Spring Garden Elementary School

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Spring Garden Elementary School ranks 1454 th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Spring Garden Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 138 students in grades K-4 in Mount Vernon, Illinois, which is part of the Spring Garden CCSD 178 district.

The school faces significant challenges, consistently underperforming compared to state and district averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 26.1% of students were proficient or better in ELA, far below the state average of 41.2% and the district average of 42.4%. In Mathematics, the school's 4th-grade proficiency rate was just 4.2%, compared to the state average of 28.4%. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 25.0% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the state average. These academic and attendance challenges are likely exacerbated by the school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 57.36% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2021-2022.

Interestingly, the nearby Dahlgren Elementary and Woodlawn Grade School generally outperform Spring Garden Elementary in both academic proficiency and other key metrics. Despite the school's challenges, its per-student spending of $11,143 in 2021-2022 is on par with the state average, suggesting that resource allocation may not be the primary driver of the school's underperformance. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.4, which is lower than the nearby schools and the state average, indicating that class size may not be a significant factor in the school's academic struggles.

Detail:

Public K-4

14975 E Bakerville Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864-7100

(618) 244-8070

District: Spring Garden CCSD 178

SchoolDigger Rank:
1454^th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,285

Students who attend Spring Garden Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Spring Garden Middle School
High:	Mount Vernon High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 131

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.9%

African American:

1.5%

Two or more races:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Spring Garden Elementary School ranks worse than 70.3% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.31. (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 (96.9%), African American (1.5%), two or more races (1.5%). (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 Spring Garden Elementary School is 12.3. (See more...)

Compare Spring Garden Elementary School employs 10.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spring Garden Elementary School is $14,285.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Spring Garden Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Spring Garden Elementary School 1454^th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Spring Garden Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Spring Garden CCSD 178:

SchoolDigger ranks Spring Garden CCSD 178 576^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Spring Garden Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Spring Garden Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	18.63	1706^th	2037	16.2%
2019	27.32	1520^th	2086	27.1%
2021	60.90	634^th	1948	67.5%
2022	47.41	1001^st	2082	51.9%
2023	28.12	1443^rd	2077	30.5%
2024	28.31	1454^th	2067	29.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Spring Garden Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	28.77	1341^st	1765	24.0%
2019	24.40	1536^th	1816	15.4%
2021	86.10	79^th	1514	94.8%
2022	60.23	547^th	1763	69.0%
2023	42.25	995^th	1808	45.0%
2024	40.48	1042^nd	1793	41.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Spring Garden Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	26.19	1463^rd	1964	25.5%
2019	45.18	1066^th	2019	47.2%
2021	66.22	481^st	1680	71.4%
2022	30.26	1316^th	1970	33.2%
2023	18.95	1641^st	1957	16.1%
2024	42.44	1025^th	1942	47.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Spring Garden Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	13.89	1816^th	1972	7.9%
2019	16.47	1785^th	2019	11.6%
2022	66.86	562^nd	1977	71.6%
2023	39.07	1123^rd	1984	43.4%
2024	14.85	1763^rd	1959	10.0%

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Rank History for White students at Spring Garden Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	7.31	1433^rd	1463	2.1%
2019	10.94	1388^th	1462	5.1%
2021	47.13	647^th	1308	50.5%
2022	26.41	1123^rd	1425	21.2%
2023	10.59	1353^rd	1419	4.7%
2024	9.92	1336^th	1392	4.0%

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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 Spring Garden Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2016	110	3	1	1	3	118
2017	116	3	1	1	3	124
2018	122	3	2	1	7	135
2019	139	0	1	1	6	147
2020	133	0	1	1	5	140
2021	129	0	1	0	2	132
2022	123	1	1	1	3	129
2023	131	3	0	1	3	138
2024	127	2	0	0	2	131

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 Spring Garden Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	118	10.0	11.8	60.2
2017	124	10.0	12.4	92.7
2018	135	9.0	15.0	87.4
2019	147	9.7	15.0	52.4
2020	140	10.2	13.6	59.3
2021	132	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	129	11.2	11.4	57.4
2023	138	11.3	12.2	58.7
2024	131	10.6	12.3	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 Spring Garden Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	118	10.0	11.8	60.2
2017	124	10.0	12.4	92.7
2018	135	9.0	15.0	87.4
2019	147	9.7	15.0	52.4
2020	140	10.2	13.6	59.3
2021	132	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	129	11.2	11.4	57.4
2023	138	11.3	12.2	58.7
2024	131	10.6	12.3	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.

Immunization Rates

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Year	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Varicella	DTP	Hepatitis B
2016	99.2%	99.2%	99.2%	99.2%	99.2%	99.2%
2017	99.2%	99.2%	99.2%	99.2%	99.2%	98.4%
2018	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%
2019	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%
2021	99.0%	99.0%	99.0%	99.0%	100.0%	98.1%	100.0%
2022	98.4%	98.4%	98.4%	98.4%	98.4%	98.4%	98.4%
2023	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%
2024	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Spring Garden Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$684 (7.9%)	$7,931 (92.1%)	$8,615
2020	$2,015 (18.1%)	$9,133 (81.9%)	$11,148
2021	$1,795 (16.1%)	$9,348 (83.9%)	$11,143
2022	$1,795 (16.1%)	$9,348 (83.9%)	$11,143
2023	$1,619 (14.7%)	$9,418 (85.3%)	$11,037
2024	$1,938 (13.6%)	$12,347 (86.4%)	$14,285

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Spring Garden Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1520^th of 2086 Elementary schools	Ranks 1443^rd of 2077 Elementary schools	3.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spring Garden Elementary School)	22.7	3.6	19.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spring Garden CCSD 178)	22.7	3.6	19.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	36.4	28.8	7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Spring Garden Elementary School)	27.3	10.7	16.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Spring Garden CCSD 178)	27.3	10.7	16.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	40.6	33	7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Spring Garden Elementary School)	26.7	30.7	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Spring Garden CCSD 178)	26.7	30.7	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	36.7	35.4	1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Spring Garden Elementary School)	13.3	19.2	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Spring Garden CCSD 178)	13.3	19.2	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	33.5	27.7	5.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	147	138	6.1%
African American	0	3
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	1	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	139	131	5.8%
Two or More Races	6	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.4%	58.7%	6.3%

Schools Near Spring Garden Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (2024)	IAR English Language Arts (2024)							IAR Mathematics (2024)							% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Pneumococcal (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science All Grades	IAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	IAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	IAR Mathematics 4th Grade	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Pneumococcal All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Spring Garden Elementary School	Public	K-4	14975 E Bakerville Rd	Mount Vernon	62864	Jefferson County	Spring Garden CCSD 178	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(618) 244-8070	131	11	12.3	57.3%	127 (96.9%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	28.3	1454^th of 2067 public elementary schools	29.7%		28.1	1443^rd of 2077 public elementary schools	30.5%	11		27.2	25.0					26.1	13.6	4.2						100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0			$14,285	$1,938	$12,347
Bethel Grade School	Public	PK, KG-8	1201 Bethel Rd	Mount Vernon	62864	Jefferson County	Bethel School District 82	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(618) 244-8095	145	13	10.8	73.1%	124 (85.5%)	4 (2.8%)	13 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	53.3	858^th of 2067 public elementary schools	58.5%		41.4	1147^th of 2077 public elementary schools	44.8%	289	60.6	38.9	63.1	6.3	27.3	7.1	70.6	37.9	55.6	47.4	6.3	18.2	0.0	35.3	29.5	96.6	96.6	96.6	96.6	96.6	96.6	94.0		26.2	$17,352	$3,091	$14,261
McClellan Elementary School	Public	K-8	9475 N IL Highway 148	Mount Vernon	62864	Jefferson County	McClellan CCSD 12	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(618) 244-8072	45	5	8.2	44.4%	43 (95.6%)	1 (2.2%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0		26.7	$13,986	$1,423	$12,563
Opdyke-Belle Rive Grade School	Public	PK, KG-8	19830 E Fourth St	Opdyke	62872	Jefferson County	Opdyke-Belle-Rive CCSD 5	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(618) 756-2492	138	13	10.2	61.6%	131 (94.9%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.9%)	59.5	742^nd of 2067 public elementary schools	64.1%		69.2	580^th of 2077 public elementary schools	72.1%	162	64.9	36.9	72.7	82.4	42.9	38.5	60.0	55.3	26.3	27.3	29.4	0.0	15.4	0.0	16.0	99.3	99.3	99.3	99.3	99.3	99.3	99.3		35.6	$18,646	$708	$17,937
Dr Andy Hall Early Educ Center	Public	PK	301 S 17th St	Mount Vernon	62864	Jefferson County	Mount Vernon School District 80	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(618) 244-8087	252	17	14.5	86.5%	124 (49.2%)	81 (32.1%)	11 (4.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (13.5%)								(n/a)																100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0		$26,230	$11,735	$14,495
Clnton/Mrn/Washington Pre-Kind Prog	Public	PK	1710 Broadway St	Mount Vernon	62864	Jefferson County	Clintn/Jeffrsn/Marin/Washngtn ROE	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(618) 244-8040	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Summersville Grade School	Public	PK, KG-8	1118 Fairfield Rd	Mount Vernon	62864	Jefferson County	Summersville School District 79	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(618) 244-8079	264	23	11.3	42.4%	233 (88.3%)	2 (0.8%)	11 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	17 (6.4%)	70.2	546^th of 2067 public elementary schools	73.6%		80.4	367^th of 2077 public elementary schools	82.3%	179	71.1	21.9	36.4	28.6	85.3	46.2	70.6	47.9	46.9	48.5	42.8	55.9	38.5	88.2	51.5	100.0	99.6	99.6	99.6	100.0	99.6	100.0		29.0	$11,938	$1,317	$10,620
J L Buford Intermediate Educational Center	Public	4-5	623 S 34th St	Mount Vernon	62864	Jefferson County	Mount Vernon School District 80	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(618) 244-8064	280	20	13.9	84.6%	129 (46.1%)	76 (27.1%)	17 (6.1%)	8 (2.9%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (17.1%)	23.5	1584^th of 2067 public elementary schools	23.4%		17.5	1777^th of 2077 public elementary schools	14.4%	193	32.6		20.4	24.6				22.5		6.1	10.1				8.1										$15,199	$3,524	$11,676
Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center	Public	K-3	401 N 30th St	Mount Vernon	62864	Jefferson County	Mount Vernon School District 80	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(618) 244-8068	567	45	12.7	91.5%	272 (48.0%)	151 (26.6%)	41 (7.2%)	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	95 (16.8%)								(n/a)		13.6						13.5	12.9						12.8	97.6	97.6	97.6	97.6	97.6	97.6	97.6			$14,955	$3,361	$11,594
Bluford Grade School	Public	PK, KG-8	901 6th St	Bluford	62814	Jefferson County	Bluford Unit School District 318	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(618) 732-8242	239	18	12.9	39.7%	230 (96.2%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	31.7	1350^th of 2067 public elementary schools	34.7%		48.9	981^st of 2077 public elementary schools	52.8%	369	42.6	17.2	25.9	23.1	53.3	28.6	42.9	32.3	17.2	3.7	11.5	13.3	14.3	10.7	11.8	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0		56.0	$12,501	$831	$11,670

Frequently Asked Questions about Spring Garden Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Spring Garden Elementary School?

Students at Spring Garden Elementary School are 97% White, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Spring Garden Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Spring Garden Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Spring Garden Middle School
High : Mount Vernon High School

Is Spring Garden Elementary School a good school?

Spring Garden Elementary School ranks 1454^th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Spring Garden Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 131 students attended Spring Garden Elementary School.

What district is Spring Garden Elementary School in?

Spring Garden CCSD 178

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