Is United Elementary School - West a good school?

United Elementary School - West ranks 862 nd of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend United Elementary School - West?

In the 2023-24 school year, 225 students attended United Elementary School - West.

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

Students at United Elementary School - West are 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

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

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

United Elementary School - West

Summary:

United Elementary School - West is a public elementary school in Monmouth, Illinois, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 232 students. The school is part of the United CUSD 304 district, which is ranked 483 out of 813 districts in Illinois and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

United Elementary School - West faces significant challenges, including a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism rates, from 3.4% in 2019-2020 to 38.4% in 2020-2021, which is notably higher than the state and district averages. The school's academic performance has also been declining, with lower proficiency rates in both English Language Arts (37.9%) and Mathematics (24.1%) compared to the state and district averages. In contrast, the nearby United Elementary School - North had a much lower chronic absenteeism rate of 14.4% and better academic performance in the 2023-2024 school year.

The high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds at United Elementary School - West, with 58.19% receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, suggests that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in the school's academic challenges. The school's spending per student, at $13,089 in 2022-2023, is also relatively high compared to the state average. Addressing the underlying causes of chronic absenteeism and providing targeted support for students from disadvantaged backgrounds could be crucial in improving the school's performance and providing a better educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2140 State Highway 135
Monmouth, IL 61462-8905

(309) 734-8513

District: United CUSD 304

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,668

Students who attend United Elementary School - West usually attend:

Middle:	United Junior High School
High:	United High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 225

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.0%

Hispanic:

4.9%

Two or more races:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details United Elementary School - West ranks better than 58.3% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.17. (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 (88%), Hispanic (4.9%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at United Elementary School - West is 12.1. (See more...)

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

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at United Elementary School - West is $14,668.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

United Elementary School - West:

SchoolDigger ranks United Elementary School - West 862^nd of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See United Elementary School - West in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Military Connected students:

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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 - West

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Rank History for all students at United Elementary School - West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2009	64.05	932^nd	2120	56.0%
2010	77.92	427^th	2139	80.0%
2011	80.04	356^th	2147	83.4%
2012	70.03	735^th	2166	66.1%
2013	60.90	918^th	2167	57.6%
2014	37.57	1365^th	2093	34.8%
2015	44.92	1013^th	2052	50.6%
2016	67.99	593^rd	2046	71.0%
2017	60.72	736^th	2044	64.0%
2018	57.33	811^th	2037	60.2%
2019	35.36	1310^th	2086	37.2%
2021	35.73	1155^th	1948	40.7%
2022	30.99	1369^th	2082	34.2%
2023	60.81	731^st	2077	64.8%
2024	53.17	862^nd	2067	58.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	74.43	252^nd	1765	85.7%
2019	41.43	1063^rd	1816	41.5%
2021	41.78	815^th	1514	46.2%
2022	32.92	1195^th	1763	32.2%
2023	59.03	590^th	1808	67.4%
2024	51.33	768^th	1793	57.2%

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Rank History for Female students at United Elementary School - West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	54.15	832^nd	1964	57.6%
2019	32.25	1343^rd	2019	33.5%
2021	34.31	1048^th	1680	37.6%
2022	33.02	1247^th	1970	36.7%
2023	60.26	684^th	1957	65.0%
2024	57.88	718^th	1942	63.0%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	17.85	11^th	13	15.4%

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Rank History for Male students at United Elementary School - West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	53.98	827^th	1972	58.1%
2019	43.00	1076^th	2019	46.7%
2021	31.90	1098^th	1707	35.7%
2022	29.46	1319^th	1977	33.3%
2023	57.33	732^nd	1984	63.1%
2024	45.96	966^th	1959	50.7%

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Rank History for White students at United Elementary School - West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	42.83	842^nd	1463	42.4%
2019	20.70	1236^th	1462	15.5%
2021	20.90	1125^th	1308	14.0%
2022	13.59	1323^rd	1425	7.2%
2023	38.57	904^th	1419	36.3%
2024	27.88	1053^rd	1392	24.4%

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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 - West

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	175	4	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	3	184
2009	165	2	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	7	179
2010	159	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	7	170
2011	175	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	175
2012	158	7	1	4	0	4	2	0	176
2013	183	7	0	4	0	2	1	0	197
2014	171	9	1	5	0	2	1	0	189
2015	160	12	2	5	0	0	1	0	180
2016	177	6	2	7	0	2	8	0	202
2017	179	5	1	12	0	2	3	0	202
2018	194	3	1	19	0	0	5	0	222
2019	210	3	2	7	0	0	8	0	230
2020	210	4	1	6	1	0	3	0	225
2021	206	2	2	10	1	0	10	0	231
2022	210	1	2	12	0	0	11	0	236
2023	206	2	3	11	0	0	10	0	232
2024	198	6	2	11	0	0	8	0	225

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 - West

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	184	14.0	13.1	52.5
2009	179	14.5	12.3	51.7
2010	170	15.5	10.9	57.1
2011	175	15.5	11.2	51.4
2012	176	15.5	11.3	58.5
2013	197	21.7	9.0	55.8
2014	189	16.0	11.8	59.3
2015	180	14.0	12.8	65
2016	202	16.0	12.6	63.9
2017	202	17.0	11.8	61.9
2018	222	19.5	11.3	55.9
2019	230	20.5	11.2	51.7
2020	225	18.0	12.5	54.2
2021	231	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	236	15.5	15.2	58.5
2023	232	19.5	11.8	58.2
2024	225	18.5	12.1	65.3

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 - West

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	184	14.0	13.1	52.5
2009	179	14.5	12.3	51.7
2010	170	15.5	10.9	57.1
2011	175	15.5	11.2	51.4
2012	176	15.5	11.3	58.5
2013	197	21.7	9.0	55.8
2014	189	16.0	11.8	59.3
2015	180	14.0	12.8	65
2016	202	16.0	12.6	63.9
2017	202	17.0	11.8	61.9
2018	222	19.5	11.3	55.9
2019	230	20.5	11.2	51.7
2020	225	18.0	12.5	54.2
2021	231	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	236	15.5	15.2	58.5
2023	232	19.5	11.8	58.2
2024	225	18.5	12.1	65.3

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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