Seth Whitman Elementary School

Summary:

Seth Whitman Elementary School is a public elementary school in Belvidere, Illinois, serving 622 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Belvidere CUSD 100 district, which is ranked 670 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Seth Whitman Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. However, the school faces challenges in supporting its Hispanic, English Language Learner, and low-income student populations, whose performance lags behind the state. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 4.1% in 2019-2020 to 21.5% in 2021-2022. Among nearby schools, Seth Whitman generally outperforms the others, with Caledonia Elementary being the closest in performance, while Washington Academy and Meehan Elementary lag significantly behind.

Seth Whitman Elementary School has a higher per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio compared to the district average, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance. However, the school's relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (38.59% receiving free or reduced-price lunch) may also be a factor in the lower performance of certain student subgroups. Continued focus on addressing chronic absenteeism and supporting the academic achievement of underperforming student populations will be crucial for Seth Whitman's future success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 8989 Beloit Rd
       Belvidere, IL  61008-1714


(815) 544-3357

District: Belvidere CUSD 100

SchoolDigger Rank:
863rd of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,965 Help


Students who attend Seth Whitman Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Belvidere South Middle School
High:    Belvidere High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  622

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.8%
Hispanic:
33.1%
Two or more races:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.6% Help


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Compare Details Seth Whitman Elementary School ranks better than 58.2% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks first among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Belvidere CUSD 100 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.12. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Seth Whitman Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Belvidere CUSD 100 School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Seth Whitman Elementary School is $11,965, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Belvidere CUSD 100 School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Seth Whitman Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Seth Whitman Elementary School 863rd of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Seth Whitman Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Belvidere CUSD 100:

SchoolDigger ranks Belvidere CUSD 100 670th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Seth Whitman Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Seth Whitman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 73.65 563rd 2095 73.1%
2008 66.33 852nd 2092 59.3%
2009 72.26 662nd 2120 68.8%
2010 64.79 917th 2139 57.1%
2011 68.85 780th 2147 63.7%
2012 70.71 703rd 2166 67.5%
2013 67.28 740th 2167 65.9%
2014 70.10 628th 2093 70.0%
2015 52.00 851st 2052 58.5%
2016 59.76 747th 2046 63.5%
2017 54.51 861st 2044 57.9%
2018 49.76 951st 2037 53.3%
2019 46.43 1040th 2086 50.1%
2021 58.90 673rd 1948 65.5%
2022 55.69 825th 2082 60.4%
2023 55.61 834th 2077 59.8%
2024 53.12 863rd 2067 58.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Seth Whitman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.72 489th 718 31.9%
2019 32.39 570th 743 23.3%
2021 41.24 275th 537 48.8%
2022 39.94 438th 768 43.0%
2023 46.94 334th 788 57.6%
2024 39.90 473rd 826 42.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Seth Whitman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.36 473rd 763 38.0%
2019 41.99 600th 1194 49.7%
2022 47.57 437th 1113 60.7%
2023 70.38 236th 1156 79.6%
2024 49.60 484th 1195 59.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Seth Whitman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.29 1056th 1765 40.2%
2019 39.59 1120th 1816 38.3%
2021 37.06 934th 1514 38.3%
2022 37.48 1085th 1763 38.5%
2023 35.41 1163rd 1808 35.7%
2024 33.66 1220th 1793 32.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Seth Whitman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.21 984th 1964 49.9%
2019 45.59 1055th 2019 47.7%
2021 55.09 663rd 1680 60.5%
2022 57.67 732nd 1970 62.8%
2023 58.76 709th 1957 63.8%
2024 56.43 740th 1942 61.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Seth Whitman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.47 141st 907 84.5%
2024 51.61 324th 886 63.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Seth Whitman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.98 857th 1972 56.5%
2019 47.38 973rd 2019 51.8%
2021 55.49 631st 1707 63.0%
2022 52.22 829th 1977 58.1%
2023 51.49 863rd 1984 56.5%
2024 49.10 898th 1959 54.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Seth Whitman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.41 542nd 938 42.2%
2019 33.41 665th 955 30.4%
2021 44.18 355th 742 52.2%
2022 36.07 587th 954 38.5%
2023 40.74 548th 970 43.5%
2024 29.02 710th 959 26.0%
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Rank History for White students at Seth Whitman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.58 814th 1463 44.4%
2019 42.67 872nd 1462 40.4%
2021 56.28 530th 1308 59.5%
2022 56.81 586th 1425 58.9%
2023 51.01 682nd 1419 51.9%
2024 50.85 681st 1392 51.1%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Seth Whitman Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 431 15 9 247 0 n/a n/a 21 723
2008 424 22 15 219 0 n/a n/a 25 705
2009 431 19 19 188 0 n/a n/a 37 694
2010 469 14 21 179 0 n/a n/a 38 721
2011 448 19 14 262 4 0 4 0 751
2012 430 14 17 244 1 0 11 0 717
2013 413 17 18 248 1 1 13 0 711
2014 465 26 15 237 2 0 15 0 760
2015 404 11 13 211 3 0 19 0 661
2016 394 14 11 225 3 0 23 0 670
2017 389 18 10 229 4 0 21 0 671
2018 393 15 10 230 5 0 24 0 677
2019 378 21 6 237 5 0 22 0 669
2020 366 18 3 225 3 0 23 0 638
2021 332 18 1 189 3 0 17 0 560
2022 363 16 3 236 2 0 22 0 642
2023 366 20 4 206 1 0 25 0 622

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 Seth Whitman Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 723 35.0 20.7 38.2
2008 705 37.0 19.1 39.3
2009 694 40.0 17.4 35
2010 721 39.6 18.2 37.6
2011 751 40.0 18.7 38.5
2012 717 41.0 17.4 36.5
2013 711 n/a n/a 37.4
2014 760 41.0 18.5 36.1
2015 661 37.0 17.8 42.4
2016 670 38.0 17.6 39.9
2017 671 38.2 17.5 37.3
2018 677 40.6 16.6 37.1
2019 669 44.0 15.1 37.2
2020 638 47.5 13.4 35.3
2021 560 n/a n/a n/a
2022 642 44.1 14.5 31.5
2023 622 46.5 13.3 38.6

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 Seth Whitman Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 723 35.0 20.7 38.2
2008 705 37.0 19.1 39.3
2009 694 40.0 17.4 35
2010 721 39.6 18.2 37.6
2011 751 40.0 18.7 38.5
2012 717 41.0 17.4 36.5
2013 711 n/a n/a 37.4
2014 760 41.0 18.5 36.1
2015 661 37.0 17.8 42.4
2016 670 38.0 17.6 39.9
2017 671 38.2 17.5 37.3
2018 677 40.6 16.6 37.1
2019 669 44.0 15.1 37.2
2020 638 47.5 13.4 35.3
2021 560 n/a n/a n/a
2022 642 44.1 14.5 31.5
2023 622 46.5 13.3 38.6

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

Seth Whitman Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis BPneumococcal
201598.3%98.3%98.2%98.2%98.5%98.3%
201698.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%99.1%99.1%2.4%2.4%
201799.0%98.7%98.5%98.5%99.0%99.1%4.5%4.5%
201898.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%4.7%4.7%
201998.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.7%98.8%
202194.5%94.5%94.5%94.5%94.5%94.5%94.5%
202296.3%96.3%96.3%96.3%96.3%96.3%96.3%
202397.4%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.4%97.6%
202497.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Seth Whitman Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $300 (2.9%) $10,219 (97.1%) $10,519
2020 $411 (3.5%) $11,395 (96.5%) $11,806
2021 $650 (5.6%) $11,037 (94.4%) $11,687
2022 $650 (5.6%) $11,037 (94.4%) $11,687
2023 $1,011 (7.7%) $12,073 (92.3%) $13,084
2024 $9,598 (80.2%) $2,367 (19.8%) $11,965

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Seth Whitman Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1040th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 834th of 2077 Elementary schools
 9.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Seth Whitman Elementary School)37.325.3
 12%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Belvidere CUSD 100)2015.7
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Seth Whitman Elementary School)34.526.3
 8.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Belvidere CUSD 100)24.617.5
 7.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Seth Whitman Elementary School)38.741.3
 2.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Belvidere CUSD 100)29.122.6
 6.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Seth Whitman Elementary School)26.931.2
 4.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Belvidere CUSD 100)19.114.5
 4.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Seth Whitman Elementary School)35.130.2
 4.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Belvidere CUSD 100)25.619
 6.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Seth Whitman Elementary School)13.728.1
 14.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Belvidere CUSD 100)11.614.7
 3.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Seth Whitman Elementary School)56.560.4
 3.9%
   5th Grade Science (Belvidere CUSD 100)50.443.5
 6.9%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students669622
 7%
African American2120
 4.8%
American Indian51
 80%
Asian64
 33.3%
Hispanic237206
 13.1%
Pacific Islander00
White378366
 3.2%
Two or More Races2225
 13.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.2%38.6%
 1.4%


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Seth Whitman Elementary School ranks 863rd of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Seth Whitman Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Belvidere South Middle School
High : Belvidere High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 622 students attended Seth Whitman Elementary School.

Students at Seth Whitman Elementary School are 59% White, 33% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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