Very Good
#1262 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 33% in state
Venice Elem School
Elementary School · Venice Cusd 3 · Granite City, IL
A Venice Cusd 3 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
544 Niedringhaus Ave, Granite City, IL 62040
- Math 5% proficient (2019)
- Reading 5% proficient (2022)
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Venice Elem School score 5% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2017, to 5% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Venice 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. Open the St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,164/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Granite City), 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
$60,558
Median home value
$106,600
Median rent
$852/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
74.2%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62040; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prather Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | PK–K | 1.1 mi | 657 | Compare → |
| Bernard Long Elem SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| Lovejoy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Rivers of Life Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 118 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Venice Cusd 3
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $46,946NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Venice Elem School is listed in Venice CUSD 3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Venice Elem School
Venice Elem School is a public elementary school in Granite City, IL, part of Venice Cusd 3, serving approximately 85 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,262 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Venice Elem School
What grades does Venice Elem School serve?
Venice Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Venice Elem School?
Venice Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 85 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Venice Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Venice Elem School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Venice Elem School rank in IL?
Venice Elem School ranks #1,262 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Venice Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Venice Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Venice Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Venice Elem School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Venice Elem School a charter school?
No, Venice Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Venice Elem School a Title I school?
No, Venice Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Venice Elem School?
98.8% of students at Venice 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 85
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.5%
- Phone
- (618) 274-7953
- Area population (ZIP 62040)
- 40,365
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 62040; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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