Summary:
The city of Bowen, Illinois has only one school serving grades PK-6, Southeastern Elementary School, which is part of the Southeastern CUSD 337 school district. With a total enrollment of 251 students, Southeastern Elementary School faces significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science well below the state averages.
Southeastern Elementary School's academic performance is a major concern, with only 27.1% of students proficient in ELA and just 9.3% proficient in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 41.2% and 28.4% respectively. The school's Science proficiency rate of 43.3% also falls short of the state average of 53.2%. Additionally, the school has a chronic absenteeism rate of 15.6%, which may be contributing to the low academic outcomes.
Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $15,181 and a low student-teacher ratio of 12.7, these resources do not appear to be translating into improved student performance. The school also serves a predominantly low-income population, with 64.54% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which can present additional challenges. Overall, Southeastern Elementary School in Bowen, Illinois faces significant academic and socioeconomic hurdles that will require targeted interventions and support to address.
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