Below Average
#3220 of 3,813 schools in IL
Staunton Elem School
Elementary School · Staunton Cusd 6 · Staunton, IL
A Staunton Cusd 6 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
801 N Deneen St, Staunton, IL 62088
- Math 23% proficient (2021)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Staunton Elem School score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 35% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 50% (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 26 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Staunton Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low173/100K
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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
$66,066
Median home value
$142,800
Median rent
$803/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
81.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62088; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.2private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Mt Olive Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–8 | 4.8 mi | 344 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Staunton Cusd 6
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,215NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Staunton Elem School is listed in Staunton CUSD 6; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Staunton Elem School
Staunton Elem School is a public elementary school in Staunton, IL, part of Staunton Cusd 6, serving approximately 547 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,220 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Staunton Elem School
What grades does Staunton Elem School serve?
Staunton Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Staunton Elem School?
Staunton Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 547 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Staunton Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Staunton Elem School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Staunton Elem School rank in IL?
Staunton Elem School ranks #3,220 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Staunton Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Staunton Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Staunton Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Staunton Elem School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Staunton Elem School a charter school?
No, Staunton Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Staunton Elem School a Title I school?
No, Staunton Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Staunton Elem School?
49.9% of students at Staunton 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 547
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Macoupin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (618) 635-3831
- Area population (ZIP 62088)
- 6,482
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 47.2
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 62088; 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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