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#3268 of 3,813 schools in IL

Nauvoo Elem School

Elementary School · Nauvoo-colusa Cusd 325 · Nauvoo, IL

A Nauvoo-colusa Cusd 325 elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2461 N State Highway 96, Nauvoo, IL 62354

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.7:1
District spending per student$20,818
Chronic Absenteeism16%

Students at Nauvoo Elem School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 63 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 22% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2022
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 42% (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

53.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Nauvoo 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 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average654/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Nauvoo), 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

$62,237

Median home value

$147,000

Median rent

$828/mo

College educated

26.1%

Homeownership

85.7%

Poverty rate

23.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62354; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sts Peter & PaulPrivate · tuition4.5PK–64.2 mi52Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Nauvoo-colusa Cusd 325

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$20,818NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Nauvoo Elem School is listed in Nauvoo-Colusa CUSD 325; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Nauvoo Elem School

Nauvoo Elem School is a public elementary school in Nauvoo, IL, part of Nauvoo-colusa Cusd 325, serving approximately 194 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,268 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Nauvoo Elem School

What grades does Nauvoo Elem School serve?

Nauvoo Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Nauvoo Elem School?

Nauvoo Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Nauvoo Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Nauvoo Elem School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Nauvoo Elem School rank in IL?

Nauvoo Elem School ranks #3,268 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Nauvoo Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Nauvoo Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Nauvoo Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Nauvoo Elem School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Nauvoo Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Nauvoo Elem School a Title I school?

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

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

53.1% of students at Nauvoo 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 – 8th
Enrollment
194
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Hancock County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.0%
Area population (ZIP 62354)
1,426
Area average commute
23.1 min
Area median age
46.9
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 62354; 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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