Elementary Schools in Edwards County CUSD 1

Summary:

The Edwards County CUSD 1 school district in Illinois is home to two elementary schools: Albion Grade School and West Salem Grade School. Based on the available data, West Salem Grade School appears to be the standout performer, with higher statewide rankings, better academic proficiency rates, and lower chronic absenteeism compared to Albion Grade School.

In 2023-2024, West Salem Grade School ranked 421st out of 2,067 Illinois elementary schools, while Albion Grade School ranked 711th. West Salem Grade School also earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, compared to Albion Grade School's 3-star rating. Academically, West Salem Grade School outperformed Albion Grade School and the state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across most grade levels. For example, West Salem Grade School had a 71% proficiency rate in English Language Arts, compared to 55% at Albion Grade School and the state average of 41.2%.

Despite Albion Grade School's higher per-student spending and student-teacher ratio, West Salem Grade School appears to be more effective in translating resources into student achievement. Both schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with nearly half of the student body qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Overall, the data suggests that Edwards County CUSD 1 has a standout performer in West Salem Grade School, which outpaces its counterpart in academic outcomes and other key metrics.

District Detail

361 W Main St # 100
Albion, IL 62806-1011

(618) 445-2814

SchoolDigger Rank:
280^th of 813 Illinois districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 820

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (2024)	IAR English Language Arts (2024)							IAR Mathematics (2024)							% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Pneumococcal (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science All Grades	IAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	IAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	IAR Mathematics 4th Grade	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Pneumococcal All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Albion Grade School	Public	PK, KG-8	361 W Main St	Albion	62806	Edwards County	Edwards County CUSD 1	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(618) 445-2327	406	30	13.4	45.3%	383 (94.3%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.4%)	61.3	711^th of 2067 public elementary schools	65.6%		54.7	850^th of 2077 public elementary schools	59.1%	139	71.3	38.9	47.9	45.7	56.8	64.5	75.6	55.0	27.8	13.0	28.3	38.6	43.5	29.2	30.1	99.3	99.3	99.3	99.3	99.8	99.3	99.3	6.0	30.1	$11,094	$1,215	$9,879
West Salem Grade School	Public	PK, KG-8	105 E School St	West Salem	62476	Edwards County	Edwards County CUSD 1	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(618) 456-8881	178	14	12.9	60.7%	174 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	77.9	421^st of 2067 public elementary schools	79.6%		82.6	328^th of 2077 public elementary schools	84.2%	93	48.4	66.7	53.8	64.7	81.0	70.0	85.8	71.0	33.3	38.5	64.7	14.3	30.0	14.3	32.0	95.5	95.5	95.5	95.5	98.7	95.5	95.5		32.5	$13,092	$1,215	$11,877

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Grayville CUSD 1	8.78 mi	2	319^th
North Wayne CUSD 200	13.13 mi	4	328^th
Jasper CCSD 17	14.14 mi	1	131^st
Fairfield PSD 112	15.83 mi	2	374^th
Fairfield Community H S District 225	16.04 mi	1	624^th

Elementary Schools in Edwards County CUSD 1

District Detail

West Salem Grade School

Albion Grade School

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