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#296 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 8% in state

Warren Elementary School

Elementary School · Warren Cusd 205 · Warren, IL

A Warren Cusd 205 elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

311 S Water St, Warren, IL 61087

  • Math 42% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+17.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$15,393
Chronic Absenteeism10%

Students at Warren Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency42%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 38 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 52% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2022
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 57% (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

44.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Warren 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average278/100K

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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

$74,609

Median home value

$109,700

Median rent

$752/mo

College educated

13.9%

Homeownership

92.7%

Poverty rate

7.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61087; 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.

Warren Cusd 205

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$15,393NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Warren Elementary School is listed in Warren CUSD 205; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Warren Elementary School

Warren Elementary School is a public elementary school in Warren, IL, part of Warren Cusd 205, serving approximately 190 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #296 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Warren Elementary School

What grades does Warren Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Warren Elementary School?

Warren Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 190 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Warren Elementary School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Warren Elementary School rank in IL?

Warren Elementary School ranks #296 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Warren Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Warren Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Warren Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Warren Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Warren Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Warren Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

44.2% of students at Warren 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
190
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Jo Daviess County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.0%
Area population (ZIP 61087)
1,648
Area average commute
27.8 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 61087; 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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