Best Public Schools in Buncombe, IL


Summary:

The city of Buncombe, Illinois is home to two elementary schools: Lick Creek Elementary School and Buncombe Cons School. While Lick Creek Elementary has higher overall proficiency rates in English Language Arts compared to the state average, Buncombe Cons School serves a student population with a very high percentage of free or reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating significant economic disadvantages.

Lick Creek CCSD 16 has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 950 out of 2,082 Illinois elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 1,199 out of 2,067 in 2023-2024. This suggests the school may be facing some challenges that are impacting its performance. In contrast, Buncombe Cons School District 43 spends significantly more per student ($14,928) compared to Lick Creek Elementary ($9,197), which may contribute to its lower academic performance despite the higher spending.

Interestingly, Buncombe Cons School has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 16.9% compared to Lick Creek Elementary's 20%, indicating that the school may be doing a better job of keeping students engaged and attending regularly. Overall, the data highlights the differences between the two schools in terms of academic performance, student demographics, and resource allocation, with each school facing unique challenges and opportunities for improvement.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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