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Long Beach Elem School
Elementary School · Cusd 308 · Montgomery, IL
A Cusd 308 elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
67 Longbeach Rd, Montgomery, IL 60538
- Math 12% proficient (2021)
- Reading 16% proficient (2022)
- 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Long Beach Elem School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 16% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 45% (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
60.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Long Beach Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,036/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Montgomery), 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
$92,064
Median home value
$253,900
Median rent
$1,845/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
79.5%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60538; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Post Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 414 | Compare → |
| Boulder Hill Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 518 | Compare → |
| Rose E Krug Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 275 | Compare → |
| Homestead Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | Not available | 487 | 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.
Cusd 308
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #21 of 21
- District spending per student
- $16,904NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Long Beach Elem School is listed in CUSD 308; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Long Beach Elem School
Long Beach Elem School is a public elementary school in Montgomery, IL, part of Cusd 308, serving approximately 654 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,734 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Long Beach Elem School
What grades does Long Beach Elem School serve?
Long Beach Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Long Beach Elem School?
Long Beach Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 654 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Long Beach Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Long Beach Elem School is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Long Beach Elem School rank in IL?
Long Beach Elem School ranks #3,734 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Long Beach Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Long Beach Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Long Beach Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Long Beach Elem School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Long Beach Elem School a charter school?
No, Long Beach Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Long Beach Elem School a Title I school?
No, Long Beach Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Long Beach Elem School?
60.7% of students at Long Beach 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 654
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kendall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.4%
- Phone
- (630) 636-3300
- Area population (ZIP 60538)
- 30,395
- Area average commute
- 31.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 60538; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
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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