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Du Quoin Elementary School

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Du Quoin Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 548 students in grades K-4 in Du Quoin, Illinois, which is part of the Du Quoin CUSD 300 district. While the school has some areas for improvement, it also shows some strengths compared to nearby schools.

One key challenge for Du Quoin Elementary is its relatively low academic performance, with only 35.2% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 30.1% in Mathematics, compared to district and state averages. The school also has a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 4.8% in 2019-2020 to 26.8% in 2023-2024. However, the school performs better for female students and students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds compared to male students and white students. Additionally, the school's spending per student has increased over the years, which may indicate a focus on supporting student learning.

When comparing Du Quoin Elementary to nearby schools, it generally performs better than schools in the DeSoto Cons School District 86 and the Zeigler-Royalton CUSD 188 districts, but worse than schools in the Sesser-Valier CUSD 196, Pinckneyville School District 50, and Elverado CUSD 196 districts. Continued efforts to address the school's challenges and learn from the successes of higher-performing nearby schools could help Du Quoin Elementary improve and better serve its students.


Detail:

Public K-4

 845 E Jackson St
       Du Quoin, IL  62832-3871

(618) 542-2646

District: Du Quoin CUSD 300

SchoolDigger Rank:
832nd of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,012 Help


Students who attend Du Quoin Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Du Quoin Middle School
High:    Du Quoin High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  548

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.6%
Two or more races:
9.5%
African American:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.7% Help


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Compare Details Du Quoin Elementary School ranks better than 59.7% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.29. (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 Du Quoin Elementary School is $12,012.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Du Quoin Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Du Quoin Elementary School 832nd of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Du Quoin Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Du Quoin CUSD 300:

SchoolDigger ranks Du Quoin CUSD 300 404th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Du Quoin Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Du Quoin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 68.71 754th 2020 62.7%
2004 64.08 869th 2030 57.2%
2005 65.45 838th 2022 58.6%
2006 55.88 1179th 2086 43.5%
2007 54.21 1224th 2095 41.6%
2008 52.81 1215th 2092 41.9%
2009 47.30 1334th 2120 37.1%
2010 49.72 1294th 2139 39.5%
2011 61.19 1006th 2147 53.1%
2012 59.69 1049th 2166 51.6%
2013 55.75 1043rd 2167 51.9%
2014 38.30 1351st 2093 35.5%
2015 27.62 1489th 2052 27.4%
2016 38.01 1215th 2046 40.6%
2017 38.76 1196th 2044 41.5%
2018 45.58 1039th 2037 49.0%
2019 48.81 991st 2086 52.5%
2021 51.78 819th 1948 58.0%
2022 53.81 868th 2082 58.3%
2023 52.66 887th 2077 57.3%
2024 54.29 832nd 2067 59.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Du Quoin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.78 193rd 763 74.7%
2019 22.65 1051st 1194 12.0%
2021 35.25 389th 640 39.2%
2022 53.38 376th 1113 66.2%
2024 32.25 788th 1195 34.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Du Quoin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.83 759th 1765 57.0%
2019 50.57 808th 1816 55.5%
2021 67.22 295th 1514 80.5%
2022 70.64 321st 1763 81.8%
2023 66.58 409th 1808 77.4%
2024 64.66 454th 1793 74.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Du Quoin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.27 915th 1964 53.4%
2019 59.36 751st 2019 62.8%
2021 49.74 756th 1680 55.0%
2022 48.73 888th 1970 54.9%
2023 48.81 910th 1957 53.5%
2024 57.46 722nd 1942 62.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Du Quoin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 39.85 480th 886 45.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Du Quoin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.18 1058th 1972 46.3%
2019 39.26 1169th 2019 42.1%
2021 47.28 793rd 1707 53.5%
2022 56.76 757th 1977 61.7%
2023 54.19 804th 1984 59.5%
2024 48.69 907th 1959 53.7%
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Rank History for White students at Du Quoin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.24 1071st 1463 26.8%
2019 28.70 1092nd 1462 25.3%
2021 37.51 833rd 1308 36.3%
2022 34.31 983rd 1425 31.0%
2023 32.58 1001st 1419 29.5%
2024 39.22 859th 1392 38.3%
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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 Du Quoin Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 316 24 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 340
1990 332 25 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 358
1991 373 32 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1992 351 31 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1993 327 38 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1994 314 29 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1995 369 26 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1996 369 26 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1997 385 29 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1998 387 30 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1999 343 44 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2000 549 68 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 627
2001 557 63 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 627
2002 519 78 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 606
2003 519 78 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 606
2004 490 74 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 571
2005 459 50 3 4 0 n/a n/a 27 543
2006 470 38 3 7 0 n/a n/a 37 555
2007 444 32 2 6 0 n/a n/a 41 525
2008 462 37 1 14 0 n/a n/a 49 563
2009 568 42 3 15 0 n/a n/a 48 676
2010 563 39 4 16 0 n/a n/a 44 666
2011 546 38 2 15 0 3 45 0 649
2012 556 42 4 12 0 0 59 0 673
2013 487 40 2 11 0 0 41 0 581
2014 458 40 1 15 0 0 41 0 555
2015 457 35 1 14 0 0 41 0 548
2016 458 30 1 11 0 0 38 0 538
2017 431 22 2 10 0 0 43 0 508
2018 420 22 1 6 0 0 46 0 495
2019 422 17 3 6 0 0 38 0 486
2020 414 13 4 10 0 0 42 0 483
2021 424 14 5 11 0 0 51 0 505
2022 440 20 4 12 0 0 52 0 528
2023 469 14 4 9 0 0 52 0 548

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 Du Quoin Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 340 21.7 15.6 n/a
1990 358 20.7 17.2 n/a
1991 408 20.0 20.4 n/a
1992 382 21.0 18.1 n/a
1993 368 20.0 18.4 n/a
1994 345 20.0 17.3 n/a
1995 400 21.9 18.3 n/a
1996 400 21.9 18.3 n/a
1997 416 23.0 18.1 n/a
1998 417 23.0 18.1 n/a
1999 394 26.6 14.8 n/a
2000 627 37.0 16.9 n/a
2001 627 37.0 16.9 n/a
2002 606 36.2 16.7 43.9
2003 606 36.2 16.7 43.9
2004 571 33.0 17.3 49.7
2005 543 30.2 18.0 52.9
2006 555 33.1 16.8 50.8
2007 525 34.0 15.4 52.7
2008 563 32.0 17.6 53.9
2009 676 37.1 18.2 45.2
2010 666 38.0 17.4 51
2011 649 38.0 17.0 50.4
2012 673 38.0 17.6 42.9
2013 581 40.1 14.4 52.2
2014 555 40.1 13.8 57.5
2015 548 35.0 15.6 61.7
2016 538 32.0 16.8 57.4
2017 508 31.1 16.2 54.9
2018 495 32.6 15.1 51.9
2019 486 35.7 13.6 52.7
2020 483 33.6 14.3 50.1
2021 505 n/a n/a n/a
2022 528 36.7 14.3 54.7
2023 548 35.2 15.5 57.7

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 Du Quoin Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 340 21.7 15.6 n/a
1990 358 20.7 17.2 n/a
1991 408 20.0 20.4 n/a
1992 382 21.0 18.1 n/a
1993 368 20.0 18.4 n/a
1994 345 20.0 17.3 n/a
1995 400 21.9 18.3 n/a
1996 400 21.9 18.3 n/a
1997 416 23.0 18.1 n/a
1998 417 23.0 18.1 n/a
1999 394 26.6 14.8 n/a
2000 627 37.0 16.9 n/a
2001 627 37.0 16.9 n/a
2002 606 36.2 16.7 43.9
2003 606 36.2 16.7 43.9
2004 571 33.0 17.3 49.7
2005 543 30.2 18.0 52.9
2006 555 33.1 16.8 50.8
2007 525 34.0 15.4 52.7
2008 563 32.0 17.6 53.9
2009 676 37.1 18.2 45.2
2010 666 38.0 17.4 51
2011 649 38.0 17.0 50.4
2012 673 38.0 17.6 42.9
2013 581 40.1 14.4 52.2
2014 555 40.1 13.8 57.5
2015 548 35.0 15.6 61.7
2016 538 32.0 16.8 57.4
2017 508 31.1 16.2 54.9
2018 495 32.6 15.1 51.9
2019 486 35.7 13.6 52.7
2020 483 33.6 14.3 50.1
2021 505 n/a n/a n/a
2022 528 36.7 14.3 54.7
2023 548 35.2 15.5 57.7

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

Du Quoin Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal
201599.8%99.5%99.5%99.5%11.6%99.7%99.7%11.6%
201699.8%99.5%99.5%99.5%10.1%99.5%99.5%10.0%
201799.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%10.7%99.5%99.1%10.7%
201899.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%12.0%99.7%99.7%12.0%
201999.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
202198.4%99.6%99.6%99.6%98.2%99.6%99.6%
202298.7%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.8%98.5%99.4%
202398.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.6%98.8%99.4%
202499.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,112 (11.2%) $8,814 (88.8%) $9,926
2020 $915 (9.1%) $9,141 (90.9%) $10,056
2021 $1,846 (16.7%) $9,176 (83.3%) $11,022
2022 $1,846 (16.7%) $9,176 (83.3%) $11,022
2023 $1,674 (13.2%) $11,010 (86.8%) $12,683
2024 $1,507 (12.5%) $10,506 (87.5%) $12,012

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Du Quoin Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 991st of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 887th of 2077 Elementary schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Du Quoin Elementary School)35.925.7
 10.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Du Quoin CUSD 300)35.925.7
 10.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Du Quoin Elementary School)29.227.9
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Du Quoin CUSD 300)29.227.9
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Du Quoin Elementary School)33.640
 6.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Du Quoin CUSD 300)33.640
 6.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Du Quoin Elementary School)38.828.3
 10.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Du Quoin CUSD 300)38.828.3
 10.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students486548
 12.8%
African American1714
 17.6%
American Indian00
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic69
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White422469
 11.1%
Two or More Races3852
 36.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.7%57.7%
 5%

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Students who attend Du Quoin Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Du Quoin Middle School
High : Du Quoin High School

Students at Du Quoin Elementary School are 86% White, 9% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Hispanic.

Du Quoin Elementary School ranks 832nd of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 548 students attended Du Quoin Elementary School.


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