Very Good
#897 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 24% in state
Owen Marsh Elem School
Elementary School · Springfield Sd 186 · Springfield, IL
A Springfield Sd 186 elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1100 Avon Dr, Springfield, IL 62704
- Math 27% proficient (2021)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Owen Marsh Elem School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 53% (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
43.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Owen Marsh 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 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,845/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springfield), 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
$66,352
Median home value
$166,900
Median rent
$924/mo
College educated
41.9%
Homeownership
61.7%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62704; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Saviors Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 157 | Compare → |
| Christ the King Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 372 | Compare → |
| St Agnes Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 213 | Compare → |
| Calvary AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 280 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Springfield Sd 186
- Schools in district
- 35
- Rank in district
- #5 of 31
- District spending per student
- $21,554NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Owen Marsh Elem School is listed in Springfield SD 186; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Owen Marsh Elem School
Owen Marsh Elem School is a public elementary school in Springfield, IL, part of Springfield Sd 186, serving approximately 292 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #897 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Owen Marsh Elem School
What grades does Owen Marsh Elem School serve?
Owen Marsh Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Owen Marsh Elem School?
Owen Marsh Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 292 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owen Marsh Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Owen Marsh Elem School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Owen Marsh Elem School rank in IL?
Owen Marsh Elem School ranks #897 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Owen Marsh Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Owen Marsh Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Owen Marsh Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Owen Marsh Elem School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Owen Marsh Elem School a charter school?
No, Owen Marsh Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Owen Marsh Elem School a Title I school?
No, Owen Marsh Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Owen Marsh Elem School?
43.5% of students at Owen Marsh 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 292
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Sangamon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.0%
- Phone
- (217) 787-3173
- Area population (ZIP 62704)
- 39,597
- Area average commute
- 16.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 62704; 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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