Summary:
The CUSD 3 Fulton County district in Illinois contains only one elementary school, Cuba Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The school's performance has declined over the past three years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 1131 out of 2082 Illinois elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 1273 out of 2067 in 2023-2024, while maintaining a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Cuba Elementary School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics are generally lower than the state averages, with the exception of 4th grade ELA, which is higher than the state average. However, the school's 5th grade Mathematics proficiency rate is 0%, significantly lower than the state average of 26.8%. Conversely, the school's 5th grade Science proficiency rate of 57.1% is higher than the state average of 52.4%. The school serves a relatively high-need student population, with 50.27% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite the school's challenges, it appears to be relatively well-funded, with per-student spending of $15,728, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a low student-teacher ratio of 12.4, lower than the state average. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 16.2% is higher than the state's target of 10% or less, which can have a significant impact on student learning and achievement. Addressing these attendance issues, as well as the uneven academic outcomes across grade levels and subject areas, will be crucial for improving the school's performance and ensuring the success of its students.
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