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#2797 of 3,813 schools in IL
Monroe Elem School
Elementary School · Casey-westfield Cusd 4c · Casey, IL
A Casey-westfield Cusd 4c elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
301 E Monroe Ave, Casey, IL 62420
- Math 18% proficient (2021)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Monroe Elem School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 57 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (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
48.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Monroe 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,501/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Casey), 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
$68,235
Median home value
$122,000
Median rent
$738/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
83.5%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62420; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Casey-westfield Cusd 4c
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,929NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Monroe Elem School is listed in Casey-Westfield CUSD 4C; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monroe Elem School
Monroe Elem School is a public elementary school in Casey, IL, part of Casey-westfield Cusd 4c, serving approximately 520 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,797 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monroe Elem School
What grades does Monroe Elem School serve?
Monroe Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Monroe Elem School?
Monroe Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 520 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe Elem School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monroe Elem School rank in IL?
Monroe Elem School ranks #2,797 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Monroe Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Monroe Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Monroe Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monroe Elem School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Monroe Elem School a charter school?
No, Monroe Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Monroe Elem School a Title I school?
No, Monroe Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monroe Elem School?
48.1% of students at Monroe 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 520
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (217) 932-2178
- Area population (ZIP 62420)
- 4,361
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 62420; 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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