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#517 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 14% in state

Pecatonica Elem School

Elementary School · Pecatonica Cusd 321 · Pecatonica, IL

A Pecatonica Cusd 321 elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

721 Reed St, Pecatonica, IL 61063

  • Math 37% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$15,721
Chronic Absenteeism11.5%

Students at Pecatonica Elem School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency37%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
87%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2022
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 64% (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 26 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

33.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Pecatonica 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 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average345/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pecatonica), 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

$88,063

Median home value

$155,200

Median rent

$1,079/mo

College educated

26.4%

Homeownership

84.3%

Poverty rate

4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61063; 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.

Pecatonica Cusd 321

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$15,721NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pecatonica Elem School is listed in Pecatonica CUSD 321; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pecatonica Elem School

Pecatonica Elem School is a public elementary school in Pecatonica, IL, part of Pecatonica Cusd 321, serving approximately 330 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #517 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pecatonica Elem School

What grades does Pecatonica Elem School serve?

Pecatonica Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Pecatonica Elem School?

Pecatonica Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 330 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pecatonica Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pecatonica Elem School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pecatonica Elem School rank in IL?

Pecatonica Elem School ranks #517 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Pecatonica Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pecatonica Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Pecatonica Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pecatonica Elem School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Pecatonica Elem School a charter school?

No, Pecatonica Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pecatonica Elem School a Title I school?

No, Pecatonica Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pecatonica Elem School?

33.3% of students at Pecatonica 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
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
330
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Winnebago County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.5%
Area population (ZIP 61063)
4,257
Area average commute
26.4 min
Area median age
42.5
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 61063; 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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