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#2620 of 3,813 schools in IL
Olympia West Elem Sch
Elementary School · Olympia Cusd 16 · Minier, IL
An Olympia Cusd 16 elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
302 N School St, Minier, IL 61759
- Math 37% proficient (2021)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Olympia West Elem Sch score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 54% (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
39.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Olympia West 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,950/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Minier), 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
$84,250
Median home value
$149,800
Median rent
$718/mo
College educated
32.4%
Homeownership
86.8%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61759; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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 South Elem SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 343 | 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
- #2 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 West Elem Sch is listed in Olympia CUSD 16; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Olympia West Elem Sch
Olympia West Elem Sch is a public elementary school in Minier, IL, part of Olympia Cusd 16, serving approximately 258 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,620 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Olympia West Elem Sch
What grades does Olympia West Elem Sch serve?
Olympia West Elem Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Olympia West Elem Sch?
Olympia West Elem Sch has an enrollment of approximately 258 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olympia West Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Olympia West Elem Sch is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Olympia West Elem Sch rank in IL?
Olympia West Elem Sch ranks #2,620 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Olympia West Elem Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Olympia West Elem Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Olympia West Elem Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Olympia West Elem Sch has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Olympia West Elem Sch a charter school?
No, Olympia West Elem Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Olympia West Elem Sch a Title I school?
No, Olympia West Elem Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Olympia West Elem Sch?
39.9% of students at Olympia West 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
- 258
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Tazewell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.3%
- Phone
- (309) 392-2671
- Area population (ZIP 61759)
- 1,263
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 61759; 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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