Summary:
The Winnebago CUSD 323 district in Illinois is home to two elementary schools: Dorothy Simon Elementary School and Jean McNair Elementary School. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade, providing educational opportunities in the Winnebago community.
Dorothy Simon Elementary School stands out with its lower chronic absenteeism rate of 12.6% and a smaller percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 22.19%. Additionally, the school has a higher spending per student at $14,409 and a slightly lower student-teacher ratio of 13.1. In contrast, Jean McNair Elementary School has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 23.6% and a larger percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 29.09%. The school's spending per student is lower at $13,880, and its student-teacher ratio is slightly higher at 13.2.
While Jean McNair Elementary School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, going from 704 out of 2,082 schools in 2021-2022 to 1,052 out of 2,067 schools in 2023-2024, its proficiency rates in ELA and Math are generally lower than the district and state averages. However, the school's science proficiency rates are higher than the district and state averages. These disparities in performance and resource allocation within the Winnebago CUSD 323 district may warrant further investigation to ensure equitable access and support for all students.
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