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Valmeyer Elementary School

Elementary School · Valmeyer Cusd 3 · Valmeyer, IL

A Valmeyer Cusd 3 elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

300 S Cedar Bluff Dr, Valmeyer, IL 62295

  • Math 22% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$13,651
Chronic Absenteeism11.3%

Students at Valmeyer Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency22%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2022
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 44% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

30.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Valmeyer 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. Open the St. Louis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average331/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Valmeyer), 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

$76,563

Median home value

$196,500

Median rent

$1,242/mo

College educated

19.5%

Homeownership

78.4%

Poverty rate

4.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62295; 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.

Valmeyer Cusd 3

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$13,651NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Valmeyer Elementary School is listed in Valmeyer CUSD 3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Valmeyer Elementary School

Valmeyer Elementary School is a public elementary school in Valmeyer, IL, part of Valmeyer Cusd 3, serving approximately 159 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,279 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Valmeyer Elementary School

What grades does Valmeyer Elementary School serve?

Valmeyer Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Valmeyer Elementary School?

Valmeyer Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 159 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Valmeyer Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Valmeyer Elementary School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Valmeyer Elementary School rank in IL?

Valmeyer Elementary School ranks #3,279 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Valmeyer Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Valmeyer Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Valmeyer Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Valmeyer Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Valmeyer Elementary School a charter school?

No, Valmeyer Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Valmeyer Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Valmeyer Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valmeyer Elementary School?

30.8% of students at Valmeyer 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 – 5th
Enrollment
159
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Monroe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.3%
Area population (ZIP 62295)
1,310
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
44.5
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 62295; 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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