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Wethersfield Elem School

Elementary School · Wethersfield Cusd 230 · Kewanee, IL

A Wethersfield Cusd 230 elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

439 Willard St, Kewanee, IL 61443

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$14,507
Chronic Absenteeism14.4%

Students at Wethersfield Elem School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2022
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (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

51.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Wethersfield 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 61Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low163/100K

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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

$51,306

Median home value

$75,900

Median rent

$782/mo

College educated

16.1%

Homeownership

71.9%

Poverty rate

14%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61443; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Irving Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.42–31.1 mi249Compare →
Visitation Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–81.1 mi121Compare →
Belle Alexander Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.7K–11.8 mi242Compare →
Lyle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.9PK1.8 mi198Compare →

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.

Wethersfield Cusd 230

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$14,507NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wethersfield Elem School is listed in Wethersfield CUSD 230; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wethersfield Elem School

Wethersfield Elem School is a public elementary school in Kewanee, IL, part of Wethersfield Cusd 230, serving approximately 306 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,954 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wethersfield Elem School

What grades does Wethersfield Elem School serve?

Wethersfield Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Wethersfield Elem School?

Wethersfield Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 306 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Wethersfield Elem School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wethersfield Elem School rank in IL?

Wethersfield Elem School ranks #2,954 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Wethersfield Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wethersfield Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Wethersfield Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wethersfield Elem School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Wethersfield Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Wethersfield Elem School a Title I school?

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

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

51.3% of students at Wethersfield 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 – 6th
Enrollment
306
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Henry County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.4%
Area population (ZIP 61443)
13,529
Area average commute
19.3 min
Area median age
43.9
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 61443; 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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