Very Good
#950 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 25% in state
Poplar Grove Elem School
Elementary School · North Boone Cusd 200 · Poplar Grove, IL
A North Boone Cusd 200 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
208 N State St, Poplar Grove, IL 61065
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Poplar Grove Elem School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
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 42% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 49% (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
48.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Poplar Grove 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 57Bikeable
- County Safety: Average259/100K
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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
$104,216
Median home value
$208,400
Median rent
$1,469/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
92.6%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61065; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonia Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 3.7 mi | 437 | Compare → |
| Capron Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–4 | 4.4 mi | 177 | Compare → |
| Manchester Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–4 | Not available | 139 | 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.
North Boone Cusd 200
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,980NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Poplar Grove Elem School is listed in North Boone CUSD 200; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Poplar Grove Elem School
Poplar Grove Elem School is a public elementary school in Poplar Grove, IL, part of North Boone Cusd 200, serving approximately 248 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #950 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Poplar Grove Elem School
What grades does Poplar Grove Elem School serve?
Poplar Grove Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Poplar Grove Elem School?
Poplar Grove Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 248 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poplar Grove Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Poplar Grove Elem School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Poplar Grove Elem School rank in IL?
Poplar Grove Elem School ranks #950 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Poplar Grove Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Poplar Grove Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Poplar Grove Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Poplar Grove Elem School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Poplar Grove Elem School a charter school?
No, Poplar Grove Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Poplar Grove Elem School a Title I school?
No, Poplar Grove Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Poplar Grove Elem School?
48.8% of students at Poplar Grove 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 248
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Boone County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (815) 765-3113
- Area population (ZIP 61065)
- 10,927
- Area average commute
- 33.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 61065; 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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