Below Average
#3174 of 3,813 schools in IL
United Elem Sch - West
Elementary School · United Cusd 304 · Monmouth, IL
An United Cusd 304 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
2140 State Highway 135, Monmouth, IL 61462
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at United Elem Sch - West score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 46% (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
65.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where United Elem Sch - West 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,738/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Monmouth), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,190
Median home value
$100,900
Median rent
$657/mo
College educated
21%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61462; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in United CUSD 304
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Elem Sch - NorthEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 253 | 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.
United Cusd 304
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,127NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
United Elem Sch - West is listed in United CUSD 304; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About United Elem Sch - West
United Elem Sch - West is a public elementary school in Monmouth, IL, part of United Cusd 304, serving approximately 225 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,174 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about United Elem Sch - West
What grades does United Elem Sch - West serve?
United Elem Sch - West serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend United Elem Sch - West?
United Elem Sch - West has an enrollment of approximately 225 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at United Elem Sch - West?
The student-teacher ratio at United Elem Sch - West is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does United Elem Sch - West rank in IL?
United Elem Sch - West ranks #3,174 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is United Elem Sch - West's MySchoolScout rating?
United Elem Sch - West 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 United Elem Sch - West?
Based on loaded state assessment records, United Elem Sch - West has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is United Elem Sch - West a charter school?
No, United Elem Sch - West is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is United Elem Sch - West a Title I school?
No, United Elem Sch - West is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for United Elem Sch - West?
65.3% of students at United Elem Sch - West 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
- 225
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Warren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.9%
- Phone
- (309) 734-8513
- Area population (ZIP 61462)
- 10,640
- Area average commute
- 16.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 61462; 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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