Is United Elementary School - North a good school?

United Elementary School - North ranks 942 nd of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend United Elementary School - North?

In the 2023-24 school year, 253 students attended United Elementary School - North.

What is the racial makeup of United Elementary School - North?

Students at United Elementary School - North are 87% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

What schools do graduates of United Elementary School - North attend?

Students who attend United Elementary School - North usually go on to attend: Middle : United Junior High School High : United High School

United Elementary School - North

Summary:

United Elementary School - North is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Alexis, Illinois, with 243 students. The school is part of the United CUSD 304 district, which is ranked 483 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

United Elementary School - North has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 942 out of 2,067 Illinois elementary schools in 2023-2024 to as low as 1,552 out of 2,052 in 2014-2015. The school's performance on standardized tests is mixed compared to the state and district averages, with 37.5% of students proficient or better in ELA and 25.9% in math in 2023-2024. However, the school's performance on the science assessment is stronger, with 58.1% of students proficient or better. United Elementary School - North has a higher percentage of low socioeconomic status students and a lower percentage of white students compared to the state, and its performance for special education students is relatively low.

Compared to nearby schools, United Elementary School - West, another school in the same district, has similar performance to United Elementary School - North. Apollo Elementary School, in the Mercer County School District 404, has lower performance, while schools in the Galesburg CUSD 205 district, such as King School and Steele School, have significantly lower performance than United Elementary School - North. The school has also seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, from 4.1% in 2019-2020 to 14.4% in 2023-2024.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

411 W Hunt Ave
Alexis, IL 61412-8902

(309) 482-3332

District: United CUSD 304

SchoolDigger Rank:
942^nd of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,093

Students who attend United Elementary School - North usually attend:

Middle:	United Junior High School
High:	United High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 253

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.6%

Hispanic:

5.5%

Two or more races:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details United Elementary School - North ranks better than 54.4% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.78. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.6%), Hispanic (5.5%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at United Elementary School - North is 13.6. (See more...)

Compare United Elementary School - North employs 18.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at United Elementary School - North is $14,093.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

United Elementary School - North:

SchoolDigger ranks United Elementary School - North 942^nd of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See United Elementary School - North in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

United CUSD 304:

SchoolDigger ranks United CUSD 304 483^rd of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for United Elementary School - North

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Rank History for all students at United Elementary School - North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2006	43.98	1420^th	2086	31.9%
2008	38.98	1475^th	2092	29.5%
2009	53.89	1183^rd	2120	44.2%
2010	66.53	866^th	2139	59.5%
2011	73.02	608^th	2147	71.7%
2012	77.15	476^th	2166	78.0%
2013	59.54	956^th	2167	55.9%
2014	44.01	1240^th	2093	40.8%
2015	25.39	1552^nd	2052	24.4%
2016	34.81	1295^th	2046	36.7%
2017	41.73	1128^th	2044	44.8%
2018	44.42	1065^th	2037	47.7%
2019	37.22	1262^nd	2086	39.5%
2021	58.96	670^th	1948	65.6%
2022	69.30	581^st	2082	72.1%
2023	65.58	632^nd	2077	69.6%
2024	49.78	942^nd	2067	54.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at United Elementary School - North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	20.84	1114^th	1194	6.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at United Elementary School - North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	52.02	753^rd	1765	57.3%
2019	36.73	1196^th	1816	34.1%
2021	73.69	199^th	1514	86.9%
2022	76.30	216^th	1763	87.7%
2023	67.50	391^st	1808	78.4%
2024	54.32	693^rd	1793	61.3%

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Rank History for Female students at United Elementary School - North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	50.01	923^rd	1964	53.0%
2019	46.89	1020^th	2019	49.5%
2021	63.45	526^th	1680	68.7%
2022	68.13	557^th	1970	71.7%
2023	53.85	797^th	1957	59.3%
2024	50.75	849^th	1942	56.3%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at United Elementary School - North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	21.25	10^th	13	23.1%

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Rank History for Male students at United Elementary School - North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	39.11	1135^th	1972	42.4%
2019	27.08	1479^th	2019	26.7%
2021	47.48	789^th	1707	53.8%
2022	61.45	662^nd	1977	66.5%
2023	72.16	478^th	1984	75.9%
2024	47.95	929^th	1959	52.6%

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Rank History for White students at United Elementary School - North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	23.86	1182^nd	1463	19.2%
2019	20.35	1243^rd	1462	15.0%
2021	47.32	645^th	1308	50.7%
2022	48.67	720^th	1425	49.5%
2023	46.86	753^rd	1419	46.9%
2024	33.48	975^th	1392	30.0%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for United Elementary School - North

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	215	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	5	222
2006	296	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	8	304
2007	327	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	7	337
2008	275	5	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	8	292
2009	289	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	3	296
2010	260	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	5	268
2011	238	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	239
2012	226	3	0	7	0	1	7	0	244
2013	238	0	0	5	0	2	2	0	247
2014	219	3	0	5	0	2	2	0	231
2015	222	6	1	6	1	2	1	0	239
2016	244	1	2	8	0	0	9	0	264
2017	251	2	2	10	0	0	10	0	275
2018	238	1	2	12	0	2	6	0	261
2019	239	4	5	12	0	0	6	0	266
2020	216	4	4	12	1	0	9	0	246
2021	208	1	2	11	0	0	10	0	232
2022	211	2	2	10	0	0	11	0	236
2023	218	1	1	14	0	0	9	0	243
2024	219	7	1	14	1	0	11	0	253

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at United Elementary School - North

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	222	21.6	10.3	38.7
2006	304	21.4	14.2	29.7
2007	337	22.0	15.3	37
2008	292	20.0	14.6	37.7
2009	296	19.3	15.3	33.8
2010	268	16.7	16.0	31.6
2011	239	14.5	16.4	38.5
2012	244	14.5	16.8	43.9
2013	247	26.1	9.4	39.3
2014	231	17.5	13.2	42
2015	239	21.0	11.3	46.9
2016	264	22.0	12.0	36
2017	275	21.0	13.0	38.9
2018	261	20.5	12.7	37.2
2019	266	20.5	12.9	37.6
2020	246	21.0	11.7	40.2
2021	232	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	236	20.5	11.5	43.2
2023	243	19.5	12.4	49
2024	253	18.5	13.6	57.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio United Elementary School - North

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	222	21.6	10.3	38.7
2006	304	21.4	14.2	29.7
2007	337	22.0	15.3	37
2008	292	20.0	14.6	37.7
2009	296	19.3	15.3	33.8
2010	268	16.7	16.0	31.6
2011	239	14.5	16.4	38.5
2012	244	14.5	16.8	43.9
2013	247	26.1	9.4	39.3
2014	231	17.5	13.2	42
2015	239	21.0	11.3	46.9
2016	264	22.0	12.0	36
2017	275	21.0	13.0	38.9
2018	261	20.5	12.7	37.2
2019	266	20.5	12.9	37.6
2020	246	21.0	11.7	40.2
2021	232	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	236	20.5	11.5	43.2
2023	243	19.5	12.4	49
2024	253	18.5	13.6	57.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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