Below Average
#3519 of 3,813 schools in IL
Riddle Elementary School
Elementary School · Mattoon Cusd 2 · Mattoon, IL
A Mattoon Cusd 2 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
4201 Western Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938
- Math 8% proficient (2021)
- Reading 20% proficient (2022)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riddle Elementary School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 61 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 39% (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 25 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Riddle Elementary 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,749/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mattoon), 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
$54,288
Median home value
$109,100
Median rent
$771/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
61.2%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61938; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arland D Williams JR Elem SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 2.9 mi | 716 | Compare → |
| St Johns Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–8 | 3.2 mi | 277 | Compare → |
| St Johns Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–8 | 3.2 mi | 277 | 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.
Mattoon Cusd 2
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,923NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riddle Elementary School is listed in Mattoon CUSD 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riddle Elementary School
Riddle Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mattoon, IL, part of Mattoon Cusd 2, serving approximately 569 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,519 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riddle Elementary School
What grades does Riddle Elementary School serve?
Riddle Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Riddle Elementary School?
Riddle Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 569 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riddle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riddle Elementary School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riddle Elementary School rank in IL?
Riddle Elementary School ranks #3,519 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Riddle Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Riddle Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Riddle Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riddle Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Riddle Elementary School a charter school?
No, Riddle Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riddle Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Riddle Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riddle Elementary School?
70.8% of students at Riddle Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 569
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Coles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.2%
- Phone
- (217) 238-3800
- Area population (ZIP 61938)
- 20,440
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
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 61938; 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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