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#1190 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 31% in state

Virginia Elem School

Elementary School · Virginia Cusd 64 · Virginia, IL

A Virginia Cusd 64 elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.

651 S Morgan St, Virginia, IL 62691

  • Math 45% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 17:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+24.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$14,227
Chronic Absenteeism15%

Students at Virginia Elem School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency45%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 42% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2022
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 52% (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

66.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Virginia 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low16/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$77,560

Median home value

$107,700

Median rent

$670/mo

College educated

16.8%

Homeownership

72.8%

Poverty rate

10.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62691; 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.

Virginia Cusd 64

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$14,227NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Virginia Elem School is listed in Virginia CUSD 64; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Virginia Elem School

Virginia Elem School is a public elementary school in Virginia, IL, part of Virginia Cusd 64, serving approximately 187 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,190 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Virginia Elem School

What grades does Virginia Elem School serve?

Virginia Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Virginia Elem School?

Virginia Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 187 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Virginia Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Virginia Elem School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Virginia Elem School rank in IL?

Virginia Elem School ranks #1,190 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Virginia Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Virginia Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Virginia Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Virginia Elem School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Virginia Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Virginia Elem School a Title I school?

No, Virginia Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Virginia Elem School?

66.8% of students at Virginia 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
187
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Cass County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.0%
Area population (ZIP 62691)
2,377
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
45.1
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 62691; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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