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#2773 of 3,813 schools in IL
Tampico Elem School
Elementary School · Prophetstown-lyndon-tampico Cusd3 · Tampico, IL
A Prophetstown-lyndon-tampico Cusd3 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
304 W Kimball Rd, Tampico, IL 61283
- Math 12% proficient (2021)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tampico Elem School score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 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 49% (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
67.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tampico 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low228/100K
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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
$66,563
Median home value
$125,600
Median rent
$718/mo
College educated
10%
Homeownership
84.7%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61283; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD3
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prophetstown Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–3 | Not available | 234 | 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.
Prophetstown-lyndon-tampico Cusd3
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,741NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tampico Elem School is listed in Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tampico Elem School
Tampico Elem School is a public elementary school in Tampico, IL, part of Prophetstown-lyndon-tampico Cusd3, serving approximately 146 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,773 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tampico Elem School
What grades does Tampico Elem School serve?
Tampico Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Tampico Elem School?
Tampico Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 146 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tampico Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tampico Elem School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tampico Elem School rank in IL?
Tampico Elem School ranks #2,773 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Tampico Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tampico Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Tampico Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tampico Elem School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tampico Elem School a charter school?
No, Tampico Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tampico Elem School a Title I school?
No, Tampico Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tampico Elem School?
67.1% of students at Tampico 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
- 146
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Whiteside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (815) 438-2255
- Area population (ZIP 61283)
- 1,349
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 45.2
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 61283; 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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