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#3699 of 3,813 schools in IL
North Clay Elem/jr High Sch
Elementary School · North Clay Cusd 25 · Louisville, IL
A North Clay Cusd 25 elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
550 Route 45 N, Louisville, IL 62858
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Clay Elem/jr High Sch score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 69 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 15% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 36% (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
41.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Clay Elem/jr High Sch 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,480
Median home value
$106,800
Median rent
$665/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
21.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62858; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
North Clay Cusd 25
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,358NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Clay Elem/jr High Sch is listed in North Clay CUSD 25; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Clay Elem/jr High Sch
North Clay Elem/jr High Sch is a public elementary school in Louisville, IL, part of North Clay Cusd 25, serving approximately 373 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,699 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Clay Elem/jr High Sch
What grades does North Clay Elem/jr High Sch serve?
North Clay Elem/jr High Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend North Clay Elem/jr High Sch?
North Clay Elem/jr High Sch has an enrollment of approximately 373 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Clay Elem/jr High Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at North Clay Elem/jr High Sch is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Clay Elem/jr High Sch rank in IL?
North Clay Elem/jr High Sch ranks #3,699 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is North Clay Elem/jr High Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
North Clay Elem/jr High Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 North Clay Elem/jr High Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Clay Elem/jr High Sch has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is North Clay Elem/jr High Sch a charter school?
No, North Clay Elem/jr High Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Clay Elem/jr High Sch a Title I school?
No, North Clay Elem/jr High Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Clay Elem/jr High Sch?
41.6% of students at North Clay Elem/jr High Sch 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
- 373
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.2%
- Phone
- (618) 665-3393
- Area population (ZIP 62858)
- 3,385
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 62858; 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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