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#2436 of 3,813 schools in IL
Manchester Elem School
Elementary School · North Boone Cusd 200 · Poplar Grove, IL
A North Boone Cusd 200 elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3501 Blaine Rd, Poplar Grove, IL 61065
- Math 27% proficient (2021)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Manchester Elem School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 42% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (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
49.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Manchester 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average259/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$104,216
Median home value
$208,400
Median rent
$1,469/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
92.6%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61065; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in North Boone CUSD 200
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capron Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–4 | Not available | 177 | Compare → |
| Poplar Grove Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–4 | Not available | 248 | 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.
North Boone Cusd 200
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,980NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Manchester Elem School is listed in North Boone CUSD 200; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Manchester Elem School
Manchester Elem School is a public elementary school in Poplar Grove, IL, part of North Boone Cusd 200, serving approximately 139 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,436 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Manchester Elem School
What grades does Manchester Elem School serve?
Manchester Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Manchester Elem School?
Manchester Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 139 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manchester Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manchester Elem School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Manchester Elem School rank in IL?
Manchester Elem School ranks #2,436 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Manchester Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Manchester Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Manchester Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Manchester Elem School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Manchester Elem School a charter school?
No, Manchester Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Manchester Elem School a Title I school?
No, Manchester Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Manchester Elem School?
49.6% of students at Manchester 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 139
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Boone County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.7%
- Phone
- (815) 765-2826
- Area population (ZIP 61065)
- 10,927
- Area average commute
- 33.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 61065; 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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