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#2951 of 3,813 schools in IL
North Ward Elementary School
Elementary School · Tuscola Cusd 301 · Tuscola, IL
A Tuscola Cusd 301 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
1201 N Prairie St, Tuscola, IL 61953
- Math 27% proficient (2021)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Ward Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 37% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 51% (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
42.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Ward 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated912/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tuscola), 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
$76,504
Median home value
$165,100
Median rent
$835/mo
College educated
24.1%
Homeownership
77.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61953; 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.
Tuscola Cusd 301
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,372NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Ward Elementary School is listed in Tuscola CUSD 301; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Ward Elementary School
North Ward Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tuscola, IL, part of Tuscola Cusd 301, serving approximately 326 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,951 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Ward Elementary School
What grades does North Ward Elementary School serve?
North Ward Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend North Ward Elementary School?
North Ward Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 326 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Ward Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Ward Elementary School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Ward Elementary School rank in IL?
North Ward Elementary School ranks #2,951 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is North Ward Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Ward Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Ward Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Ward Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is North Ward Elementary School a charter school?
No, North Ward Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Ward Elementary School a Title I school?
No, North Ward Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Ward Elementary School?
42.6% of students at North Ward 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 326
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.8%
- Phone
- (217) 253-2712
- Area population (ZIP 61953)
- 6,439
- Area average commute
- 19.4 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 61953; 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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