Very Good
#960 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 25% in state
Rankin Elem School
Elementary School · Rankin CSD 98 · Pekin, IL
A Rankin CSD 98 elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
13716 5th St, Pekin, IL 61554
- Math 22% proficient (2021)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rankin Elem School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 37% 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 52% (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
34.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rankin 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low188/100K
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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
$62,484
Median home value
$123,500
Median rent
$814/mo
College educated
20%
Homeownership
71.5%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61554; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Pekin Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| Faith Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 104 | Compare → |
| Scott Altman Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–3 | 2.8 mi | 185 | Compare → |
| Good Shepherd Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 2.9 mi | 84 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rankin CSD 98
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,239NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rankin Elem School is listed in Rankin CSD 98; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rankin Elem School
Rankin Elem School is a public elementary school in Pekin, IL, part of Rankin CSD 98, serving approximately 198 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #960 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rankin Elem School
What grades does Rankin Elem School serve?
Rankin Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Rankin Elem School?
Rankin Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 198 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rankin Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rankin Elem School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rankin Elem School rank in IL?
Rankin Elem School ranks #960 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Rankin Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rankin 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 Rankin Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rankin Elem School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Rankin Elem School a charter school?
No, Rankin Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rankin Elem School a Title I school?
No, Rankin Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rankin Elem School?
34.8% of students at Rankin 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 198
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Tazewell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.1%
- Phone
- (309) 346-3182
- Area population (ZIP 61554)
- 40,783
- Area average commute
- 21.8 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 · 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 61554; 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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