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Kimes Elem School
Elementary School · Streator Esd 44 · Streator, IL
A Streator Esd 44 elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1207 Reading St, Streator, IL 61364
- Math 27% proficient (2016)
- Reading 42% proficient (2016)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kimes Elem School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2013, to 35% in 2016, across a 8-year record (2009–2016).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2016)
Based on 16 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kimes 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,959/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Streator), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,147
Median home value
$97,300
Median rent
$810/mo
College educated
12.8%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
20.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61364; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael the Archangel Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 148 | Compare → |
| Centennial Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–4 | 2.5 mi | 460 | Compare → |
| Woodland Elementary/jr High SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–8 | 4.2 mi | 315 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Streator Esd 44
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,822NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kimes Elem School is listed in Streator ESD 44; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kimes Elem School
Kimes Elem School is a public elementary school in Streator, IL, part of Streator Esd 44, serving approximately 444 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,568 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kimes Elem School
What grades does Kimes Elem School serve?
Kimes Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Kimes Elem School?
Kimes Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 444 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kimes Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kimes Elem School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kimes Elem School rank in IL?
Kimes Elem School ranks #3,568 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Kimes Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kimes Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Kimes Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kimes Elem School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Is Kimes Elem School a charter school?
No, Kimes Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kimes Elem School a Title I school?
No, Kimes Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kimes Elem School?
71.2% of students at Kimes 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 444
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- LaSalle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.3%
- Phone
- (815) 672-2926
- Area population (ZIP 61364)
- 18,236
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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 61364; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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