Kewanee CUSD 229


Summary:

The Kewanee CUSD 229 district in Illinois serves students from 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. While the district faces challenges with math proficiency and chronic absenteeism, Neponset Grade School stands out as a high-performing school, ranking in the top 400 elementary schools in Illinois and earning 4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger.

The district's test scores show room for improvement, with only 18.5% of students proficient or better in math compared to the state average of 28.4%. However, Central Junior High performs well in English Language Arts, with 62.2% of students proficient or better across all grades. Graduation rates at Kewanee High School are 82.6%, but chronic absenteeism is a concern, ranging from 21.9% at Irving Elementary to 44% at Kewanee High School.

The district serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 67.3% at Kewanee High School to 83.86% at Belle Alexander Elementary. Spending per student also varies, from $10,751 at Irving Elementary to $14,136 at Central Elementary.

District Detail

 1001 N Main St
Kewanee, IL 61443-1361

 (309) 853-3341

SchoolDigger Rank:
389th of 813 Illinois districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students:

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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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.

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