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#1930 of 3,813 schools in IL
Raymond Grade School
Elementary School · Panhandle Cusd 2 · Raymond, IL
A Panhandle Cusd 2 elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
505 N Prairie St, Raymond, IL 62560
- Math 22% proficient (2021)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Raymond Grade School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 60 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 45% (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
39.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Raymond Grade 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average321/100K
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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
$71,875
Median home value
$97,900
Median rent
$911/mo
College educated
28.5%
Homeownership
73.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62560; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 in Panhandle CUSD 2
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Panhandle Cusd 2
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,676NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Raymond Grade School is listed in Panhandle CUSD 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Raymond Grade School
Raymond Grade School is a public elementary school in Raymond, IL, part of Panhandle Cusd 2, serving approximately 119 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,930 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Raymond Grade School
What grades does Raymond Grade School serve?
Raymond Grade School serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Raymond Grade School?
Raymond Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 119 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raymond Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Raymond Grade School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Raymond Grade School rank in IL?
Raymond Grade School ranks #1,930 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Raymond Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?
Raymond Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Raymond Grade School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Raymond Grade School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Raymond Grade School a charter school?
No, Raymond Grade School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Raymond Grade School a Title I school?
No, Raymond Grade School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Raymond Grade School?
39.5% of students at Raymond Grade 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
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 119
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.6%
- Phone
- (217) 229-4215
- Area population (ZIP 62560)
- 1,489
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 62560; 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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