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Delavan Elementary School

Summary:

Delavan Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 224 students in grades PK-6 in Delavan, Illinois, which is part of the Delavan CUSD 703 district. The school's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is consistently below the state averages across all grade levels, with proficiency rates of just 23.9% in English Language Arts and 15.9% in Math, compared to state averages of 41.2% and 28.4%, respectively.

Delavan Elementary School's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as White students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with both groups ranking in the bottom 10-25% of Illinois elementary schools. The school has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 2.6% in 2019-2020 to 10.9% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state average. While the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9:1, its per-student spending has increased from $11,114 in 2019-2020 to $14,424 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Delavan Elementary School's academic performance is generally lower, with the exception of South Pekin Elementary School, which also struggles academically. Schools like Tremont Elementary School and Rankin Elementary School, which are within a similar distance from Delavan, have significantly higher academic proficiency rates and statewide rankings. The high percentage of students from low-income families at Delavan Elementary School, at 55.36%, may contribute to the school's academic challenges, as research has shown a strong correlation between poverty and educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 907 Locust St
       Delavan, IL  61734-9327

(309) 244-9872

District: Delavan CUSD 703

SchoolDigger Rank:
1379th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,247 Help


Students who attend Delavan Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Delavan Junior High School
High:    Delavan High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.0 Help
Number of students:  224

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.8%
African American:
3.6%
Hispanic:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.4% Help


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Compare Details Delavan Elementary School ranks worse than 66.7% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.59. (See more...)
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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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Delavan Elementary School is $15,247.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Delavan Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Delavan Elementary School 1379th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Delavan Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Delavan CUSD 703:

SchoolDigger ranks Delavan CUSD 703 652nd of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Delavan Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Delavan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 76.08 498th 2020 75.3%
2004 58.35 1047th 2030 48.4%
2005 62.01 942nd 2022 53.4%
2006 58.97 1081st 2086 48.2%
2007 60.42 1021st 2095 51.3%
2008 58.63 1085th 2092 48.1%
2009 58.75 1078th 2120 49.2%
2010 54.43 1181st 2139 44.8%
2011 61.21 1005th 2147 53.2%
2012 68.65 786th 2166 63.7%
2013 69.58 674th 2167 68.9%
2014 55.09 984th 2093 53.0%
2015 58.02 750th 2052 63.5%
2016 61.22 713th 2046 65.2%
2017 61.42 715th 2044 65.0%
2018 64.22 664th 2037 67.4%
2019 66.99 636th 2086 69.5%
2021 54.49 765th 1948 60.7%
2022 45.04 1058th 2082 49.2%
2023 34.75 1291st 2077 37.8%
2024 30.59 1379th 2067 33.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Delavan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.86 687th 1765 61.1%
2019 59.39 579th 1816 68.1%
2021 50.58 611th 1514 59.6%
2022 39.94 1022nd 1763 42.0%
2023 29.10 1359th 1808 24.8%
2024 27.16 1393rd 1793 22.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Delavan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.49 637th 1964 67.6%
2019 73.21 473rd 2019 76.6%
2021 58.78 599th 1680 64.3%
2022 46.85 923rd 1970 53.1%
2023 34.79 1206th 1957 38.4%
2024 25.58 1441st 1942 25.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Delavan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.92 672nd 1972 65.9%
2019 56.70 786th 2019 61.1%
2021 32.25 1084th 1707 36.5%
2022 44.15 1004th 1977 49.2%
2023 33.11 1254th 1984 36.8%
2024 36.74 1154th 1959 41.1%
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Rank History for White students at Delavan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.04 825th 1463 43.6%
2019 51.71 694th 1462 52.5%
2021 39.07 800th 1308 38.8%
2022 25.85 1137th 1425 20.2%
2023 18.69 1233rd 1419 13.1%
2024 15.46 1254th 1392 9.9%
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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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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Delavan Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 287 1 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 289
1990 288 1 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 290
1991 279 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1992 294 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1993 307 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1994 303 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1995 319 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1996 319 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1997 307 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1998 313 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1999 287 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2000 307 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2001 284 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2002 276 3 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2003 276 3 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2004 279 3 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2005 253 4 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 263
2006 252 3 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2007 257 5 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 267
2008 248 6 3 2 2 n/a n/a 2 263
2009 251 8 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 263
2010 246 9 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 257
2011 235 9 1 1 2 0 0 0 248
2012 236 4 1 1 0 0 2 0 244
2013 229 6 1 6 0 0 7 0 249
2014 231 7 1 5 0 0 8 0 252
2015 240 6 2 8 0 0 8 0 264
2016 255 2 2 5 0 0 6 0 270
2017 242 4 1 1 1 0 0 0 249
2018 243 5 2 1 1 0 0 0 252
2019 265 9 2 0 1 0 1 0 278
2020 254 10 1 1 1 0 2 0 269
2021 228 5 1 2 1 0 1 0 238
2022 210 5 0 1 1 0 3 0 220
2023 210 8 0 3 1 0 2 0 224

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 Delavan Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 289 19.7 14.6 n/a
1990 290 20.0 14.5 n/a
1991 282 19.5 14.4 n/a
1992 299 18.0 16.6 n/a
1993 311 18.5 16.8 n/a
1994 304 19.0 16.0 n/a
1995 321 19.5 16.5 n/a
1996 321 19.5 16.5 n/a
1997 311 19.0 16.4 n/a
1998 317 19.8 16.0 n/a
1999 291 20.3 14.3 n/a
2000 311 19.3 16.1 n/a
2001 286 19.8 14.4 n/a
2002 284 20.9 13.6 14.1
2003 284 20.9 13.6 14.1
2004 288 15.9 18.1 18.1
2005 263 17.0 15.5 22.1
2006 262 18.4 14.2 22.1
2007 267 16.0 16.7 22.1
2008 263 17.0 15.5 31.8
2009 263 21.9 12.0 30.8
2010 257 22.8 11.2 30.7
2011 248 21.8 11.3 28.6
2012 244 22.8 10.6 38.5
2013 249 22.4 11.1 34.9
2014 252 22.2 11.3 40.9
2015 264 25.0 10.5 54.5
2016 270 24.0 11.2 47
2017 249 23.5 10.5 38.2
2018 252 23.5 10.6 41.7
2019 278 25.2 11.0 40.3
2020 269 26.2 10.2 36.1
2021 238 n/a n/a n/a
2022 220 24.2 9.0 46.4
2023 224 24.7 9.0 55.4

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 Delavan Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 289 19.7 14.6 n/a
1990 290 20.0 14.5 n/a
1991 282 19.5 14.4 n/a
1992 299 18.0 16.6 n/a
1993 311 18.5 16.8 n/a
1994 304 19.0 16.0 n/a
1995 321 19.5 16.5 n/a
1996 321 19.5 16.5 n/a
1997 311 19.0 16.4 n/a
1998 317 19.8 16.0 n/a
1999 291 20.3 14.3 n/a
2000 311 19.3 16.1 n/a
2001 286 19.8 14.4 n/a
2002 284 20.9 13.6 14.1
2003 284 20.9 13.6 14.1
2004 288 15.9 18.1 18.1
2005 263 17.0 15.5 22.1
2006 262 18.4 14.2 22.1
2007 267 16.0 16.7 22.1
2008 263 17.0 15.5 31.8
2009 263 21.9 12.0 30.8
2010 257 22.8 11.2 30.7
2011 248 21.8 11.3 28.6
2012 244 22.8 10.6 38.5
2013 249 22.4 11.1 34.9
2014 252 22.2 11.3 40.9
2015 264 25.0 10.5 54.5
2016 270 24.0 11.2 47
2017 249 23.5 10.5 38.2
2018 252 23.5 10.6 41.7
2019 278 25.2 11.0 40.3
2020 269 26.2 10.2 36.1
2021 238 n/a n/a n/a
2022 220 24.2 9.0 46.4
2023 224 24.7 9.0 55.4

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

Delavan Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal Meningococcal
201599.3%98.5%98.5%98.5%17.0%99.3%99.3%4.9%
201698.2%97.8%97.8%97.8%19.3%98.2%82.5%3.7%15.7%
201796.8%97.2%97.2%97.2%16.0%96.8%97.2%2.0%13.2%
201895.6%95.6%95.6%95.6%17.1%95.6%96.0%4.0%12.7%
201992.8%92.1%92.1%92.1%25.3%92.4%92.1%10.5%13.0%
202198.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%99.6%97.9%97.9%13.6%15.2%
202279.8%80.2%80.2%80.2%91.3%78.9%79.3%11.2%7.9%
202392.1%91.6%91.6%91.6%91.6%91.6%88.1%14.1%13.2%
202493.8%93.8%93.8%93.8%95.2%92.8%94.2%13.0%11.1%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $746 (6.7%) $10,401 (93.3%) $11,147
2020 $942 (8.5%) $10,172 (91.5%) $11,114
2021 $1,139 (10.6%) $9,639 (89.4%) $10,778
2022 $1,139 (10.6%) $9,639 (89.4%) $10,778
2023 $854 (5.9%) $13,570 (94.1%) $14,424
2024 $822 (5.4%) $14,425 (94.6%) $15,247

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Delavan Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 636th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1291st of 2077 Elementary schools
 31.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Delavan Elementary School)40.729.7
 11%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Delavan CUSD 703)40.729.7
 11%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Delavan Elementary School)59.440.5
 18.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Delavan CUSD 703)59.440.5
 18.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Delavan Elementary School)47.43.8
 43.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Delavan CUSD 703)47.43.8
 43.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Delavan Elementary School)55.27.7
 47.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Delavan CUSD 703)55.27.7
 47.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Delavan Elementary School)44.824
 20.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Delavan CUSD 703)44.824
 20.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Delavan Elementary School)24.120
 4.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Delavan CUSD 703)24.120
 4.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Delavan Elementary School)76.748
 28.7%
   5th Grade Science (Delavan CUSD 703)76.748
 28.7%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Delavan Elementary School)31.87.4
 24.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Delavan CUSD 703)31.87.4
 24.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Delavan Elementary School)22.77.4
 15.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Delavan CUSD 703)22.77.4
 15.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students278224
 19.4%
African American98
 11.1%
American Indian11
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic03
Pacific Islander00
White265210
 20.8%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.3%55.4%
 15.1%

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Students who attend Delavan Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Delavan Junior High School
High : Delavan High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 224 students attended Delavan Elementary School.

Delavan Elementary School ranks 1379th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Delavan Elementary School are 94% White, 4% African American, 1% Hispanic.


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