Very Good
#1060 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 28% in state
Locust Elem School
Elementary School · Marengo-union E Cons D 165 · Marengo, IL
A Marengo-union E Cons D 165 elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
539 Locust St, Marengo, IL 60152
- Math 47% proficient (2021)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Locust Elem School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 49% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Locust Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated774/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marengo), 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
$94,209
Median home value
$259,200
Median rent
$1,090/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
79.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60152; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 195 | Compare → |
| Riley Comm Cons SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–8 | 3.8 mi | 261 | 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.
Marengo-union E Cons D 165
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,571NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Locust Elem School is listed in Marengo-Union E Cons D 165; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Locust Elem School
Locust Elem School is a public elementary school in Marengo, IL, part of Marengo-union E Cons D 165, serving approximately 538 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,060 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Locust Elem School
What grades does Locust Elem School serve?
Locust Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Locust Elem School?
Locust Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 538 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Locust Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Locust Elem School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Locust Elem School rank in IL?
Locust Elem School ranks #1,060 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Locust Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Locust Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Locust Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Locust Elem School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Locust Elem School a charter school?
No, Locust Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Locust Elem School a Title I school?
No, Locust Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Locust Elem School?
57.6% of students at Locust 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 538
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- McHenry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.6%
- Phone
- (815) 568-7632
- Area population (ZIP 60152)
- 12,006
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 60152; 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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