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#414 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 11% in state

Rogers Elem School

Elementary School · Waterloo Cusd 5 · Waterloo, IL

A Waterloo Cusd 5 elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

200 Rogers St, Waterloo, IL 62298

  • Math 57% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 49% proficient (2022)
  • 16:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+12.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
District spending per student$12,591
Chronic Absenteeism8.8%

Students at Rogers Elem School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency57%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency49%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 26 points since 2019, to 49% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
69%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
76%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2022
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 70% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

19.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Rogers 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. Open the St. Louis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low29/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$94,073

Median home value

$263,200

Median rent

$884/mo

College educated

35.2%

Homeownership

84.3%

Poverty rate

4.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62298; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Waterloo Cusd 5

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$12,591NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rogers Elem School is listed in Waterloo CUSD 5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rogers Elem School

Rogers Elem School is a public elementary school in Waterloo, IL, part of Waterloo Cusd 5, serving approximately 432 students in grades 2nd-3rd with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #414 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rogers Elem School

What grades does Rogers Elem School serve?

Rogers Elem School serves students in grades 2nd through 3rd.

How many students attend Rogers Elem School?

Rogers Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 432 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rogers Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Rogers Elem School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rogers Elem School rank in IL?

Rogers Elem School ranks #414 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Rogers Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Rogers Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Rogers Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rogers Elem School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Rogers Elem School a charter school?

No, Rogers Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rogers Elem School a Title I school?

No, Rogers Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rogers Elem School?

19.7% of students at Rogers 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
2nd – 3rd
Enrollment
432
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Monroe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.8%
Area population (ZIP 62298)
17,907
Area average commute
29.5 min
Area median age
43.6
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 62298; 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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