Below Average
#3157 of 3,813 schools in IL
Olympia South Elem Sch
Elementary School · Olympia Cusd 16 · Atlanta, IL
An Olympia Cusd 16 elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
103 NE 5th St, Atlanta, IL 61723
- Math 22% proficient (2021)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Olympia South Elem Sch score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
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 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 50% (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
60.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Olympia South Elem 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average481/100K
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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
$71,250
Median home value
$148,200
Median rent
$791/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
80.8%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61723; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in Olympia CUSD 16
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia North Elem SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 289 | Compare → |
| Olympia West Elem SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 258 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Olympia Cusd 16
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,107NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Olympia South Elem Sch is listed in Olympia CUSD 16; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Olympia South Elem Sch
Olympia South Elem Sch is a public elementary school in Atlanta, IL, part of Olympia Cusd 16, serving approximately 343 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,157 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Olympia South Elem Sch
What grades does Olympia South Elem Sch serve?
Olympia South Elem Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Olympia South Elem Sch?
Olympia South Elem Sch has an enrollment of approximately 343 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olympia South Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Olympia South Elem Sch is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Olympia South Elem Sch rank in IL?
Olympia South Elem Sch ranks #3,157 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Olympia South Elem Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Olympia South Elem Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Olympia South Elem Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Olympia South Elem Sch has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Olympia South Elem Sch a charter school?
No, Olympia South Elem Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Olympia South Elem Sch a Title I school?
No, Olympia South Elem Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Olympia South Elem Sch?
60.1% of students at Olympia South Elem 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 343
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Logan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.8%
- Phone
- (217) 648-2302
- Area population (ZIP 61723)
- 2,255
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 61723; 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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