Niles Education Service District 71

Niles Education Service District 71 is home to a single elementary school, Clarence E Culver School. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, ranking between 613 and 851 out of over 2,000 Illinois elementary schools. While the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (52.8%) and Mathematics (28.3%) are higher than the state averages, there is significant variation across grade levels. However, the school excels in Science, with a proficiency rate of 71.9% compared to the state average of 53.2%.

Clarence E Culver School serves a student population with a relatively high percentage (46.26%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant socioeconomic challenge. Despite this, the district is investing in the school, with a per-student spending of $17,958, which is higher than the state average. The school also has a relatively small class size, with a student-teacher ratio of 11.9, suggesting a focus on providing personalized attention to students.

Overall, Niles Education Service District 71 is dedicated to supporting the success of Clarence E Culver School, as evidenced by the district's investment in resources and the school's strengths in certain subject areas. However, the school's fluctuating performance and the socioeconomic challenges faced by its student population suggest that there may be opportunities for further improvement and targeted support to ensure all students reach their full potential.