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#2028 of 3,813 schools in IL
Sarah Atwater Denman Elem
Elementary School · Quincy Sd 172 · Quincy, IL
A Quincy Sd 172 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
4100 Harrison Street, Quincy, IL 62305
- Math 21% proficient (2021)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sarah Atwater Denman Elem score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
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 22% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 35% (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
60.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sarah Atwater Denman Elem 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average307/100K
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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
$80,918
Median home value
$203,500
Median rent
$887/mo
College educated
35%
Homeownership
84.2%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62305; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln-douglas Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 590 | Compare → |
| Thomas S Baldwin Elem SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 565 | Compare → |
| St Peter SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 359 | Compare → |
| St Dominic Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–8 | 2.0 mi | 156 | 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.
Quincy Sd 172
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,997NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sarah Atwater Denman Elem is listed in Quincy SD 172; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sarah Atwater Denman Elem
Sarah Atwater Denman Elem is a public elementary school in Quincy, IL, part of Quincy Sd 172, serving approximately 521 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,028 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sarah Atwater Denman Elem
What grades does Sarah Atwater Denman Elem serve?
Sarah Atwater Denman Elem serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sarah Atwater Denman Elem?
Sarah Atwater Denman Elem has an enrollment of approximately 521 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sarah Atwater Denman Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Sarah Atwater Denman Elem is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sarah Atwater Denman Elem rank in IL?
Sarah Atwater Denman Elem ranks #2,028 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Sarah Atwater Denman Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Sarah Atwater Denman Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Sarah Atwater Denman Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sarah Atwater Denman Elem has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sarah Atwater Denman Elem a charter school?
No, Sarah Atwater Denman Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sarah Atwater Denman Elem a Title I school?
No, Sarah Atwater Denman Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sarah Atwater Denman Elem?
60.7% of students at Sarah Atwater Denman Elem 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
- 521
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.0%
- Phone
- (217) 222-2530
- Area population (ZIP 62305)
- 19,077
- Area average commute
- 16.1 min
- Area median age
- 45.7
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 62305; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
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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