Ronald D O Neal

Summary:

Ronald D O Neal is an elementary school located in Elgin, Illinois, serving 453 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. It is part of the School District U-46, which is ranked 578 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ronald D O Neal consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Illinois elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly lower than the district and state averages, with only 15.7% of students proficient in ELA and 8.9% proficient in Mathematics in the 2023-2024 school year. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.1% to 49.0% over the past few years. Additionally, 80.57% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

The nearby schools within the same district, such as Huff Elementary, Washington Elementary, and McKinley Elementary, also perform poorly compared to the district and state averages, with similar low proficiency rates and high chronic absenteeism. However, Elgin Math and Science Academy Charter School, which is outside the district, performs significantly better than Ronald D O Neal and the other nearby schools, with higher proficiency rates in both ELA and Mathematics.


Detail:

Public K-6

 510 Franklin Blvd
       Elgin, IL  60120-4441


(847) 888-5266

District: School District U-46

SchoolDigger Rank:
1705th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,530 Help


Students who attend Ronald D O Neal usually attend:

High:    Elgin High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  453

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
85.2%
White:
8.4%
African American:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.6% Help


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Compare Details Ronald D O Neal ranks worse than 82.5% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 35th among 38 ranked elementary schools in the School District U-46. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.07. (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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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ronald D O Neal is $14,530. 29 elementary schools in the School District U-46 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ronald D O Neal:

SchoolDigger ranks Ronald D O Neal 1705th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Ronald D O Neal in the ranking list.)

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School District U-46:

SchoolDigger ranks School District U-46 578th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ronald D O Neal

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Rank History for all students at Ronald D O Neal

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 30.23 1530th 2020 24.3%
2004 38.58 1439th 2030 29.1%
2005 40.63 1406th 2022 30.5%
2006 27.98 1685th 2086 19.2%
2007 39.87 1507th 2095 28.1%
2008 25.74 1687th 2092 19.4%
2009 32.94 1598th 2120 24.6%
2010 29.16 1665th 2139 22.2%
2011 32.90 1595th 2147 25.7%
2012 44.61 1418th 2166 34.5%
2013 18.84 1827th 2167 15.7%
2014 18.48 1787th 2093 14.6%
2015 42.33 1077th 2052 47.5%
2016 39.19 1189th 2046 41.9%
2017 26.51 1509th 2044 26.2%
2018 17.12 1755th 2037 13.8%
2019 9.96 2015th 2086 3.4%
2021 13.66 1826th 1948 6.3%
2022 16.86 1784th 2082 14.3%
2023 18.36 1744th 2077 16.0%
2024 19.07 1705th 2067 17.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ronald D O Neal

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.11 625th 718 13.0%
2019 24.51 681st 743 8.3%
2021 32.13 414th 537 22.9%
2022 30.61 617th 768 19.7%
2023 32.03 593rd 788 24.7%
2024 27.54 690th 826 16.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ronald D O Neal

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.09 1168th 1194 2.2%
2021 23.53 535th 640 16.4%
2022 22.68 1003rd 1113 9.9%
2023 20.04 1058th 1156 8.5%
2024 23.18 998th 1195 16.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ronald D O Neal

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.25 1549th 1765 12.2%
2019 15.04 1732nd 1816 4.6%
2021 22.16 1331st 1514 12.1%
2022 27.50 1355th 1763 23.1%
2023 25.41 1471st 1808 18.6%
2024 28.11 1369th 1793 23.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Ronald D O Neal

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.74 1765th 1964 10.1%
2019 9.26 1966th 2019 2.6%
2021 10.95 1648th 1680 1.9%
2022 16.91 1698th 1970 13.8%
2023 16.59 1725th 1957 11.9%
2024 17.13 1677th 1942 13.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ronald D O Neal

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.30 712th 907 21.5%
2024 21.08 806th 886 9.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Ronald D O Neal

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.27 1589th 1972 19.4%
2019 12.52 1900th 2019 5.9%
2021 14.83 1573rd 1707 7.9%
2022 18.85 1645th 1977 16.8%
2023 22.86 1517th 1984 23.5%
2024 22.31 1526th 1959 22.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ronald D O Neal

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.58 849th 938 9.5%
2019 11.05 949th 955 0.6%
2021 18.47 720th 742 3.0%
2022 20.29 868th 954 9.0%
2023 21.35 868th 970 10.5%
2024 21.68 834th 959 13.0%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Ronald D O Neal

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 245 150 26 90 n/a n/a n/a 0 511
1989 255 134 28 96 n/a n/a n/a 0 513
1990 247 125 34 91 2 n/a n/a 0 499
1991 254 117 29 138 1 n/a n/a 0 539
1992 210 118 30 122 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1993 204 106 23 108 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1994 181 94 18 202 1 n/a n/a 0 496
1995 137 74 12 324 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1996 137 74 12 324 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1997 111 103 12 328 2 n/a n/a 0 556
1998 96 101 15 300 2 n/a n/a 0 514
1999 96 93 16 302 0 n/a n/a 0 507
2000 71 87 16 338 0 n/a n/a 0 512
2001 58 99 11 344 0 n/a n/a 0 512
2002 36 48 8 431 0 n/a n/a 0 523
2003 36 48 8 431 0 n/a n/a 0 523
2004 39 62 9 448 0 n/a n/a 0 558
2005 40 54 4 482 1 n/a n/a 4 585
2006 25 52 7 462 0 n/a n/a 4 550
2007 13 37 8 460 2 n/a n/a 8 528
2008 16 36 8 449 0 n/a n/a 8 517
2009 13 31 6 418 0 n/a n/a 13 481
2010 6 32 8 426 0 n/a n/a 16 488
2011 7 35 2 434 4 0 8 0 490
2012 8 36 3 438 2 0 8 0 495
2013 8 48 1 438 2 0 7 0 504
2014 12 45 0 453 14 0 6 0 530
2015 20 47 2 475 11 0 7 0 562
2016 25 31 3 477 11 0 9 0 556
2017 30 38 2 440 12 0 12 0 534
2018 22 34 2 464 11 0 12 0 545
2019 28 28 1 465 10 0 13 0 545
2020 32 27 1 445 5 1 16 0 527
2021 38 23 1 436 6 0 12 0 516
2022 42 22 0 415 6 0 8 0 493
2023 38 18 0 386 7 0 4 0 453

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 Ronald D O Neal

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 511 23.9 21.3 n/a
1989 513 23.7 21.6 n/a
1990 499 23.0 21.6 n/a
1991 539 23.0 23.4 n/a
1992 480 23.5 20.4 n/a
1993 441 24.5 18.0 n/a
1994 496 26.0 19.1 n/a
1995 547 23.3 23.5 n/a
1996 547 23.3 23.5 n/a
1997 556 28.0 19.9 n/a
1998 514 24.0 21.4 n/a
1999 507 32.0 15.8 n/a
2000 512 31.8 16.1 n/a
2001 512 30.6 16.7 n/a
2002 523 39.0 13.4 78.8
2003 523 39.0 13.4 78.8
2004 558 27.9 20.0 79.6
2005 585 32.9 17.8 88.6
2006 550 33.8 16.3 89.2
2007 528 34.0 15.5 94.2
2008 517 30.0 17.2 90
2009 481 28.8 16.7 94.7
2010 488 26.6 18.3 96.2
2011 490 23.5 20.8 93.1
2012 495 22.4 22.0 92.5
2013 504 27.6 18.2 96.2
2014 530 21.2 24.9 87.9
2015 562 28.0 20.0 93.1
2016 556 27.0 20.5 87.6
2017 534 25.7 20.7 90.4
2018 545 28.2 19.3 88.6
2019 545 30.0 18.1 87.7
2020 527 30.0 17.5 88.6
2021 516 n/a n/a n/a
2022 493 29.5 16.7 70.8
2023 453 31.0 14.5 80.6

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 Ronald D O Neal

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 511 23.9 21.3 n/a
1989 513 23.7 21.6 n/a
1990 499 23.0 21.6 n/a
1991 539 23.0 23.4 n/a
1992 480 23.5 20.4 n/a
1993 441 24.5 18.0 n/a
1994 496 26.0 19.1 n/a
1995 547 23.3 23.5 n/a
1996 547 23.3 23.5 n/a
1997 556 28.0 19.9 n/a
1998 514 24.0 21.4 n/a
1999 507 32.0 15.8 n/a
2000 512 31.8 16.1 n/a
2001 512 30.6 16.7 n/a
2002 523 39.0 13.4 78.8
2003 523 39.0 13.4 78.8
2004 558 27.9 20.0 79.6
2005 585 32.9 17.8 88.6
2006 550 33.8 16.3 89.2
2007 528 34.0 15.5 94.2
2008 517 30.0 17.2 90
2009 481 28.8 16.7 94.7
2010 488 26.6 18.3 96.2
2011 490 23.5 20.8 93.1
2012 495 22.4 22.0 92.5
2013 504 27.6 18.2 96.2
2014 530 21.2 24.9 87.9
2015 562 28.0 20.0 93.1
2016 556 27.0 20.5 87.6
2017 534 25.7 20.7 90.4
2018 545 28.2 19.3 88.6
2019 545 30.0 18.1 87.7
2020 527 30.0 17.5 88.6
2021 516 n/a n/a n/a
2022 493 29.5 16.7 70.8
2023 453 31.0 14.5 80.6

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

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal Meningococcal
201598.4%98.2%98.2%98.2%23.4%98.0%98.4%9.5%
201697.6%100.0%100.0%100.0%24.9%99.6%82.6%7.9%14.6%
201796.1%96.3%96.3%96.3%13.8%96.1%96.3%12.8%
201899.6%99.8%99.8%99.8%15.0%99.6%99.3%15.0%
201999.1%99.3%99.3%99.3%15.2%97.8%99.1%12.9%
202193.4%93.4%93.4%93.4%93.4%93.2%93.2%13.8%
202299.2%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.2%98.9%99.2%16.5%
202399.3%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.1%99.3%17.4%
202497.1%97.1%97.1%97.1%99.8%97.1%97.1%17.7%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ronald D O Neal

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,166 (11.4%) $9,095 (88.6%) $10,260
2020 $1,549 (13.6%) $9,838 (86.4%) $11,387
2021 $1,586 (13.1%) $10,543 (86.9%) $12,129
2022 $1,586 (13.1%) $10,543 (86.9%) $12,129
2023 $1,865 (13.1%) $12,384 (86.9%) $14,249
2024 $2,074 (14.3%) $12,457 (85.7%) $14,530

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ronald D O Neal

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2015th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1744th of 2077 Elementary schools
 12.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ronald D O Neal)06.5
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (School District U-46)17.717.4
 0.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ronald D O Neal)7.611.4
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (School District U-46)33.227.5
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ronald D O Neal)3.912
 8.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (School District U-46)2625.4
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ronald D O Neal)7.98.8
 0.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (School District U-46)28.623
 5.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ronald D O Neal)8.616.4
 7.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (School District U-46)28.822.9
 5.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ronald D O Neal)7.17.5
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (School District U-46)25.619
 6.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Ronald D O Neal)27.527.3
 0.2%
   5th Grade Science (School District U-46)44.342.2
 2.1%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ronald D O Neal)4.76.3
 1.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (School District U-46)27.724.5
 3.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ronald D O Neal)3.17.9
 4.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (School District U-46)21.218
 3.2%
   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 Students545453
 16.9%
African American2818
 35.7%
American Indian107
 30%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic465386
 17%
Pacific Islander00
White2838
 35.7%
Two or More Races134
 69.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.7%80.6%
 7.1%


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Students at Ronald D O Neal are 85% Hispanic, 8% White, 4% African American, 2% American Indian.

Students who attend Ronald D O Neal usually go on to attend:

High : Elgin High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 453 students attended Ronald D O Neal.

Ronald D O Neal ranks in the bottom 17.5% of Illinois elementary schools.


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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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