Very Good
#1104 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 29% in state
Mossville Elementary School
Elementary School · Il Valley Central USD 321 · Chillicothe, IL
An Il Valley Central USD 321 elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12207 Old Galena Rd, Chillicothe, IL 61552
- Math 42% proficient (2021)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mossville Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 62% (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
43.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Mossville Elementary 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,112/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chillicothe), 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 home value
$93,000
College educated
46.4%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61552; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northminster Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.8 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| St Jude Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–8 | 2.8 mi | 237 | Compare → |
| Banner Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 3.4 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| Hickory Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 3.6 mi | 856 | 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.
Il Valley Central USD 321
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,755NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mossville Elementary School is listed in Il Valley Central USD 321; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mossville Elementary School
Mossville Elementary School is a public elementary school in Chillicothe, IL, part of Il Valley Central USD 321, serving approximately 416 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,104 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mossville Elementary School
What grades does Mossville Elementary School serve?
Mossville Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Mossville Elementary School?
Mossville Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 416 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mossville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mossville Elementary School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mossville Elementary School rank in IL?
Mossville Elementary School ranks #1,104 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Mossville Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mossville Elementary 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 Mossville Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mossville Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mossville Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mossville Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mossville Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mossville Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mossville Elementary School?
43.5% of students at Mossville Elementary 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
- 416
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Peoria County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.6%
- Phone
- (309) 579-2328
- Area population (ZIP 61552)
- 210
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 61552; 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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