Summary:
The Lewistown CUSD 97 school district has only one elementary school, Central Elementary School. This school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Illinois elementary schools, with a performance rating of just 1 out of 5 stars on the SchoolDigger scale. Academic proficiency rates at Central Elementary are significantly below state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 11.1% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 41.2%.
Despite the school's low academic performance, it appears to have a relatively high level of resource allocation, with a higher per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio compared to state averages. This suggests that factors other than resource availability may be contributing to the school's struggles, such as curriculum, instructional practices, or school leadership. Additionally, the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at Central Elementary, at 57.14%, indicates that the school may be serving a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which could be a contributing factor to the school's low academic performance.
Overall, the data highlights the need for a comprehensive review of Central Elementary School's performance and the implementation of targeted interventions to address the significant academic challenges faced by the school and its students. While the school's resource allocation appears to be adequate, the consistently low academic performance suggests that additional support and strategies may be necessary to improve student learning outcomes.
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