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#484 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 13% in state

Mount Erie Elem School

Elementary School · North Wayne Cusd 200 · Mount Erie, IL

A North Wayne Cusd 200 elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

300 School Dr, Mount Erie, IL 62446

  • Math 50% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2022)
  • 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+15.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.1:1
District spending per student$17,153
Chronic Absenteeism14%

Students at Mount Erie Elem School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency50%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2022
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 60% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

33.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Mount Erie 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average506/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$76,500

Median home value

$98,200

College educated

14.7%

Homeownership

93.5%

Poverty rate

14.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62446; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in North Wayne CUSD 200

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Johnsonville Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–4Not available114Compare →

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 Wayne Cusd 200

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$17,153NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mount Erie Elem School is listed in North Wayne CUSD 200; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mount Erie Elem School

Mount Erie Elem School is a public elementary school in Mount Erie, IL, part of North Wayne Cusd 200, serving approximately 57 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #484 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mount Erie Elem School

What grades does Mount Erie Elem School serve?

Mount Erie Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Mount Erie Elem School?

Mount Erie Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 57 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Erie Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mount Erie Elem School is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mount Erie Elem School rank in IL?

Mount Erie Elem School ranks #484 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Mount Erie Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mount Erie Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Mount Erie Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mount Erie Elem School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mount Erie Elem School a charter school?

No, Mount Erie Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mount Erie Elem School a Title I school?

No, Mount Erie Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mount Erie Elem School?

33.3% of students at Mount Erie 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
57
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.0%
Area population (ZIP 62446)
337
Area median age
42
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 62446; 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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