Very Good
#1049 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 28% in state
Southeastern Elementary School
Elementary School · Southeastern Cusd 337 · Bowen, IL
A Southeastern Cusd 337 elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
607 N Worrell St, Bowen, IL 62316
- Math 22% proficient (2021)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southeastern Elementary School score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 49% (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
64.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Southeastern 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low80/100K
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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
$67,946
Median home value
$76,000
College educated
12.7%
Homeownership
81.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62316; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Southeastern Cusd 337
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,648NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southeastern Elementary School is listed in Southeastern CUSD 337; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southeastern Elementary School
Southeastern Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bowen, IL, part of Southeastern Cusd 337, serving approximately 265 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,049 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southeastern Elementary School
What grades does Southeastern Elementary School serve?
Southeastern Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Southeastern Elementary School?
Southeastern Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 265 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeastern Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeastern Elementary School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southeastern Elementary School rank in IL?
Southeastern Elementary School ranks #1,049 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Southeastern Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southeastern Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Southeastern Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southeastern Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Southeastern Elementary School a charter school?
No, Southeastern Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southeastern Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Southeastern Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southeastern Elementary School?
64.2% of students at Southeastern 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 265
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Hancock County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- Phone
- (217) 842-5236
- Area population (ZIP 62316)
- 873
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 62316; 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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