Very Good
#806 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 21% in state
Pocahontas Center
Elementary School · Bond County Cusd 2 · Pocahontas, IL
A Bond County Cusd 2 elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4 E State St, Pocahontas, IL 62275
- Math 42% proficient (2019)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pocahontas Center score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 47% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pocahontas Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low223/100K
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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
$89,375
Median home value
$175,000
Median rent
$759/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
80.7%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62275; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in Bond County CUSD 2
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bond County Cusd 2 EccEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK | Not available | 57 | Compare → |
| Greenville Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 514 | 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.
Bond County Cusd 2
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,391NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pocahontas Center is listed in Bond County CUSD 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pocahontas Center
Pocahontas Center is a public elementary school in Pocahontas, IL, part of Bond County Cusd 2, serving approximately 183 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #806 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pocahontas Center
What grades does Pocahontas Center serve?
Pocahontas Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Pocahontas Center?
Pocahontas Center has an enrollment of approximately 183 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pocahontas Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Pocahontas Center is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pocahontas Center rank in IL?
Pocahontas Center ranks #806 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Pocahontas Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Pocahontas Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Pocahontas Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pocahontas Center has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pocahontas Center a charter school?
No, Pocahontas Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pocahontas Center a Title I school?
No, Pocahontas Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pocahontas Center?
55.2% of students at Pocahontas Center 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 183
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Bond County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.6%
- Phone
- (618) 669-2296
- Area population (ZIP 62275)
- 2,942
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 42
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 62275; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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