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Worden Elementary School

Summary:

Worden Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Worden, Illinois, with 277 students. The school is part of the Edwardsville CUSD 7 school district, which is ranked 271 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Worden Elementary School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 276th out of 2,086 Illinois elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 787th out of 2,067 in 2023-2024, its test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in ELA and Math for all grades were around 33.5% and 33.8%, respectively, compared to 40.9% and 35.5% for the Edwardsville CUSD 7 district, and 41.2% and 28.4% for the state of Illinois. Additionally, the school struggles with its white student and special education populations, ranking in the bottom quartile of Illinois schools for these subgroups.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the Edwardsville CUSD 7 district, such as Columbus Elementary School, Worden Elementary School generally underperforms. The school has also seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 2.3% in 2019-2020 to 15.3% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the district and state averages. To address these challenges, the school and district may need to implement targeted interventions, review resource allocation, and explore strategies to improve student engagement and attendance.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 110 N Main St
       Worden, IL  62097-1332

(618) 692-7442

District: Edwardsville CUSD 7

SchoolDigger Rank:
787th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,426 Help


Students who attend Worden Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Edwardsville High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  277

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.8%
Hispanic:
4.0%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.7% Help


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Compare Details Worden Elementary School ranks better than 61.9% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Edwardsville CUSD 7 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.76. (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 Worden Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Edwardsville CUSD 7 School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Worden Elementary School is $14,426, which is the 4th highest among 4 elementary schools in the Edwardsville CUSD 7 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Worden Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Worden Elementary School 787th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Worden Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Edwardsville CUSD 7:

SchoolDigger ranks Edwardsville CUSD 7 271st of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Worden Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Worden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 83.70 220th 2020 89.1%
2004 81.05 301st 2030 85.2%
2005 79.68 323rd 2022 84.0%
2006 80.93 256th 2086 87.7%
2007 78.90 326th 2095 84.4%
2008 76.46 483rd 2092 76.9%
2009 75.84 526th 2120 75.2%
2010 72.07 664th 2139 69.0%
2011 66.25 855th 2147 60.2%
2012 74.79 556th 2166 74.3%
2013 78.26 449th 2167 79.3%
2014 82.87 324th 2093 84.5%
2015 68.10 564th 2052 72.5%
2016 74.56 470th 2046 77.0%
2017 78.55 397th 2044 80.6%
2018 84.09 274th 2037 86.5%
2019 84.50 276th 2086 86.8%
2021 69.80 508th 1948 73.9%
2022 67.62 607th 2082 70.8%
2023 50.16 943rd 2077 54.6%
2024 56.76 787th 2067 61.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Worden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.82 380th 763 50.2%
2019 45.58 525th 1194 56.0%
2021 44.17 314th 640 50.9%
2023 24.63 926th 1156 19.9%
2024 44.38 566th 1195 52.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Worden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.23 177th 1765 90.0%
2019 74.45 266th 1816 85.4%
2021 49.34 648th 1514 57.2%
2022 61.36 515th 1763 70.8%
2023 44.29 950th 1808 47.5%
2024 71.76 322nd 1793 82.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Worden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.16 347th 1964 82.3%
2019 80.92 309th 2019 84.7%
2021 72.45 382nd 1680 77.3%
2022 63.13 648th 1970 67.1%
2023 46.76 953rd 1957 51.3%
2024 51.31 833rd 1942 57.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Worden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.82 703rd 907 22.5%
2024 29.88 643rd 886 27.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Worden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.85 200th 1972 89.9%
2019 82.80 278th 2019 86.2%
2021 59.21 570th 1707 66.6%
2022 68.99 531st 1977 73.1%
2023 51.23 871st 1984 56.1%
2024 58.86 704th 1959 64.1%
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Rank History for White students at Worden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.34 339th 1463 76.8%
2019 72.01 334th 1462 77.2%
2021 54.73 550th 1308 58.0%
2022 49.65 703rd 1425 50.7%
2023 30.46 1043rd 1419 26.5%
2024 38.18 876th 1392 37.1%
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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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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Worden Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 182 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 182
1990 198 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 199
1991 218 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1992 246 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1993 226 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 230
1994 238 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1995 223 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1996 223 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1997 232 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 235
1998 159 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 162
1999 160 2 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 167
2000 164 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 166
2001 159 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 162
2002 179 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 180
2003 179 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 180
2004 176 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 178
2005 168 0 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 172
2006 178 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 2 182
2007 174 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 2 179
2008 175 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 1 180
2009 267 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 5 278
2010 250 2 1 3 1 n/a n/a 11 268
2011 230 2 1 7 2 0 7 0 249
2012 256 1 1 12 0 0 10 0 280
2013 261 1 1 12 0 0 7 0 282
2014 248 1 2 10 0 0 11 0 272
2015 218 4 2 9 1 0 10 0 244
2016 220 1 2 12 1 0 15 0 251
2017 227 3 0 8 0 0 17 0 255
2018 228 1 0 8 0 0 11 0 248
2019 228 1 0 11 0 0 10 0 250
2020 239 2 1 7 0 0 9 0 258
2021 270 2 1 9 1 0 7 0 290
2022 265 1 1 11 1 0 7 0 286
2023 257 0 1 11 0 0 8 0 277

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 Worden Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 182 8.8 20.6 n/a
1990 199 9.8 20.3 n/a
1991 220 12.0 18.3 n/a
1992 249 12.0 20.7 n/a
1993 230 11.0 20.9 n/a
1994 242 12.0 20.2 n/a
1995 226 10.0 22.6 n/a
1996 226 10.0 22.6 n/a
1997 235 11.0 21.4 n/a
1998 162 8.5 19.1 n/a
1999 167 9.5 17.6 n/a
2000 166 10.0 16.6 n/a
2001 162 13.0 12.5 n/a
2002 180 12.0 15.0 16.7
2003 180 12.0 15.0 16.7
2004 178 9.0 19.8 16.9
2005 172 10.0 17.2 11
2006 182 13.8 13.2 11.1
2007 179 13.0 13.8 12.4
2008 180 11.0 16.4 16.2
2009 278 18.8 14.8 13.2
2010 268 16.7 15.9 20.2
2011 249 13.7 18.0 26.1
2012 280 16.0 17.5 24.3
2013 282 19.0 14.8 23.8
2014 272 17.0 16.0 22.1
2015 244 14.0 17.4 28.7
2016 251 15.0 16.7 19.5
2017 255 14.2 17.9 20.8
2018 248 13.2 18.7 25
2019 250 14.5 17.2 22.8
2020 258 15.8 16.3 19.4
2021 290 n/a n/a n/a
2022 286 18.0 15.8 19.6
2023 277 15.6 17.6 21.7

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 Worden Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 182 8.8 20.6 n/a
1990 199 9.8 20.3 n/a
1991 220 12.0 18.3 n/a
1992 249 12.0 20.7 n/a
1993 230 11.0 20.9 n/a
1994 242 12.0 20.2 n/a
1995 226 10.0 22.6 n/a
1996 226 10.0 22.6 n/a
1997 235 11.0 21.4 n/a
1998 162 8.5 19.1 n/a
1999 167 9.5 17.6 n/a
2000 166 10.0 16.6 n/a
2001 162 13.0 12.5 n/a
2002 180 12.0 15.0 16.7
2003 180 12.0 15.0 16.7
2004 178 9.0 19.8 16.9
2005 172 10.0 17.2 11
2006 182 13.8 13.2 11.1
2007 179 13.0 13.8 12.4
2008 180 11.0 16.4 16.2
2009 278 18.8 14.8 13.2
2010 268 16.7 15.9 20.2
2011 249 13.7 18.0 26.1
2012 280 16.0 17.5 24.3
2013 282 19.0 14.8 23.8
2014 272 17.0 16.0 22.1
2015 244 14.0 17.4 28.7
2016 251 15.0 16.7 19.5
2017 255 14.2 17.9 20.8
2018 248 13.2 18.7 25
2019 250 14.5 17.2 22.8
2020 258 15.8 16.3 19.4
2021 290 n/a n/a n/a
2022 286 18.0 15.8 19.6
2023 277 15.6 17.6 21.7

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

Worden Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis B
201598.8%97.6%97.6%97.6%99.2%99.2%
201699.6%98.8%98.8%98.8%100.0%99.6%
201799.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%100.0%99.2%
201898.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%99.2%98.8%
201998.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%99.2%98.8%
202199.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%
202299.3%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%
202399.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%
202499.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $521 (5.3%) $9,293 (94.7%) $9,814
2020 $505 (4.9%) $9,708 (95.1%) $10,213
2021 $622 (6.2%) $9,363 (93.8%) $9,984
2022 $622 (6.2%) $9,363 (93.8%) $9,984
2023 $384 (3.4%) $11,073 (96.6%) $11,457
2024 $1,041 (7.2%) $13,385 (92.8%) $14,426

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Worden Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 276th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 943rd of 2077 Elementary schools
 32.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Worden Elementary School)67.431.5
 35.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Edwardsville CUSD 7)71.932.8
 39.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Worden Elementary School)6332.6
 30.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Edwardsville CUSD 7)61.939.9
 22%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Worden Elementary School)55.719.3
 36.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Edwardsville CUSD 7)59.530.1
 29.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Worden Elementary School)39.326.5
 12.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Edwardsville CUSD 7)53.928.2
 25.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Worden Elementary School)56.130.5
 25.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Edwardsville CUSD 7)57.340.1
 17.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Worden Elementary School)52.525.7
 26.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Edwardsville CUSD 7)54.137.1
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Worden Elementary School)76.854.7
 22.1%
   5th Grade Science (Edwardsville CUSD 7)76.363.4
 12.9%
   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 Students250277
 10.8%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic1111
Pacific Islander00
White228257
 12.7%
Two or More Races108
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.8%21.7%
 1.1%

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Worden Elementary School ranks 787th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

High : Edwardsville High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 277 students attended Worden Elementary School.

Students at Worden Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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