Very Good
#835 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 22% in state
Pinckneyville Elem School
Elementary School · Pinckneyville Sd 50 · Pinckneyville, IL
A Pinckneyville Sd 50 elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
301 W Mulberry St, Pinckneyville, IL 62274
- Math 37% proficient (2021)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pinckneyville Elem School score 32% 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 23 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 41% (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
44.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pinckneyville 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average382/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pinckneyville), 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
$64,338
Median home value
$118,700
Median rent
$611/mo
College educated
12.1%
Homeownership
83.5%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62274; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bruno Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 84 | Compare → |
| Community Cons SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–8 | 3.7 mi | 203 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pinckneyville Sd 50
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,791NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pinckneyville Elem School is listed in Pinckneyville SD 50; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pinckneyville Elem School
Pinckneyville Elem School is a public elementary school in Pinckneyville, IL, part of Pinckneyville Sd 50, serving approximately 276 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #835 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pinckneyville Elem School
What grades does Pinckneyville Elem School serve?
Pinckneyville Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Pinckneyville Elem School?
Pinckneyville Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 276 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinckneyville Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinckneyville Elem School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pinckneyville Elem School rank in IL?
Pinckneyville Elem School ranks #835 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Pinckneyville Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pinckneyville 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 Pinckneyville Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pinckneyville Elem School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pinckneyville Elem School a charter school?
No, Pinckneyville Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pinckneyville Elem School a Title I school?
No, Pinckneyville Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pinckneyville Elem School?
44.9% of students at Pinckneyville 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
- 276
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Perry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (618) 357-5161
- Area population (ZIP 62274)
- 8,147
- Area average commute
- 23.4 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 62274; 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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