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#3467 of 3,813 schools in IL

Ladd Comm Cons Sch

Elementary School · Ladd Ccsd 94 · Ladd, IL

A Ladd Ccsd 94 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

232 E Cleveland St, Ladd, IL 61329

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$14,757
Chronic Absenteeism26.7%

Students at Ladd Comm Cons Sch score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 55 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2022
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 46% (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 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

56.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Ladd Comm Cons Sch 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low138/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ladd), 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

$73,646

Median home value

$123,600

Median rent

$847/mo

College educated

18.8%

Homeownership

78.5%

Poverty rate

8.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61329; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dalzell Grade SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–82.7 mi52Compare →
John F Kennedy Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–83.1 mi623Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Ladd Ccsd 94

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$14,757NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ladd Comm Cons Sch is listed in Ladd CCSD 94; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ladd Comm Cons Sch

Ladd Comm Cons Sch is a public elementary school in Ladd, IL, part of Ladd Ccsd 94, serving approximately 191 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,467 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ladd Comm Cons Sch

What grades does Ladd Comm Cons Sch serve?

Ladd Comm Cons Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Ladd Comm Cons Sch?

Ladd Comm Cons Sch has an enrollment of approximately 191 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ladd Comm Cons Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Ladd Comm Cons Sch is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ladd Comm Cons Sch rank in IL?

Ladd Comm Cons Sch ranks #3,467 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Ladd Comm Cons Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Ladd Comm Cons Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Ladd Comm Cons Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ladd Comm Cons Sch has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Ladd Comm Cons Sch a charter school?

No, Ladd Comm Cons Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ladd Comm Cons Sch a Title I school?

No, Ladd Comm Cons Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ladd Comm Cons Sch?

56.5% of students at Ladd Comm Cons Sch 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
191
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Bureau County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.7%
Area population (ZIP 61329)
1,393
Area average commute
18.8 min
Area median age
37.9
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 61329; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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