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#1534 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 40% in state
Worden Elementary School
Elementary School · Edwardsville Cusd 7 · Worden, IL
An Edwardsville Cusd 7 elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
110 N Main St, Worden, IL 62097
- Math 34% proficient (2021)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Worden Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 22 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 61% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Worden Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low94/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Worden), 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
$85,234
Median home value
$212,600
College educated
19.8%
Homeownership
89.1%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62097; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Cassens ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 3–5 | Not available | 478 | Compare → |
| Columbus Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 3–5 | Not available | 374 | Compare → |
| Woodland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 3–5 | Not available | 424 | 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.
Edwardsville Cusd 7
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #4 of 13
- District spending per student
- $14,335NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Worden Elementary School is listed in Edwardsville CUSD 7; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Worden Elementary School
Worden Elementary School is a public elementary school in Worden, IL, part of Edwardsville Cusd 7, serving approximately 260 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,534 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Worden Elementary School
What grades does Worden Elementary School serve?
Worden Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Worden Elementary School?
Worden Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 260 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Worden Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Worden Elementary School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Worden Elementary School rank in IL?
Worden Elementary School ranks #1,534 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Worden Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Worden Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Worden Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Worden Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Worden Elementary School a charter school?
No, Worden Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Worden Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Worden Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Worden Elementary School?
24.6% of students at Worden 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 260
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (618) 692-7442
- Area population (ZIP 62097)
- 2,627
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 47.4
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 62097; 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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