Very Good
#686 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 18% in state
Jonesboro Elem School
Elementary School · County of Union Sch Dist No43 · Jonesboro, IL
A County of Union Sch Dist No43 elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
309 Cook Ave, Jonesboro, IL 62952
- Math 36% proficient (2019)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jonesboro Elem School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 49% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jonesboro Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,206
Median home value
$124,300
Median rent
$727/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
79.3%
Poverty rate
23.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62952; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davie Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 3–4 | 1.5 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–2 | 1.7 mi | 211 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
County of Union Sch Dist No43
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,827NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jonesboro Elem School is listed in County of Union Sch Dist No43; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jonesboro Elem School
Jonesboro Elem School is a public elementary school in Jonesboro, IL, part of County of Union Sch Dist No43, serving approximately 325 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #686 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jonesboro Elem School
What grades does Jonesboro Elem School serve?
Jonesboro Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Jonesboro Elem School?
Jonesboro Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 325 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jonesboro Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jonesboro Elem School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jonesboro Elem School rank in IL?
Jonesboro Elem School ranks #686 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Jonesboro Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jonesboro Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Jonesboro Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jonesboro Elem School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Jonesboro Elem School a charter school?
No, Jonesboro Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jonesboro Elem School a Title I school?
No, Jonesboro Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jonesboro Elem School?
50.8% of students at Jonesboro Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 325
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.2%
- Phone
- (618) 833-5148
- Area population (ZIP 62952)
- 2,950
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62952; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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