How many students attend Kell Grade School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 74 students attended Kell Grade School.

What is the racial makeup of Kell Grade School?

Students at Kell Grade School are 85% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Kell Grade School attend?

Students who attend Kell Grade School usually go on to attend: High : Salem Community High School

Kell Grade School

Summary:

Kell Grade School is a small public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the rural community of Kell, Illinois, with a student population of just 83 as of the 2022-2023 school year. While the school has a predominantly White student body, it faces some unique challenges compared to the surrounding schools in the area.

One key area of concern is Kell Grade School's high chronic absenteeism rate, which has risen significantly from 5.6% in 2018-2019 to 16.2% in 2022-2023 - notably higher than the state average of 14.1% and the surrounding schools, which range from 10.3% to 21.0%. Academically, the school also struggles, with lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to state and regional averages. For example, in 2022-2023, only 21.4% of 6th-grade students and 18.2% of 7th-grade students at Kell Grade School were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 34.2% and 37.9%, respectively. Similarly, in Mathematics, only 14.3% of 6th-grade students and 9.1% of 7th-grade students at Kell Grade School were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 23.4% and 26.9%.

These academic challenges are reflected in Kell Grade School's overall statewide ranking, which has consistently placed it in the bottom half of Illinois elementary schools, with a ranking of 1029 out of 2082 schools in 2021-2022 and a 3-star rating out of 5. This is lower than the surrounding schools, which generally have higher rankings and ratings. Additionally, Kell Grade School has seen a significant increase in spending per student, from $9,647 in 2019-2020 to $20,168 in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the surrounding schools, which range from $9,497 to $14,290 per student. These factors suggest that Kell Grade School may face unique challenges that require targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and overall school performance.

Detail:

Public K-8

207 N Johnson St
Kell, IL 62853-1637

(618) 822-6234

District: Kell Cons School District 2

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,548

Students who attend Kell Grade School usually attend:

High:

Salem Community High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 74

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.1%

Hispanic:

6.8%

Two or more races:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kell Grade School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.27. (See more...)

Compare Details Kell Grade School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.98. (See more...)

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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.1%), Hispanic (6.8%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kell Grade School is 12.3. (See more...)

Compare Kell Grade School employs 6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kell Grade School is $16,548.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for Kell Grade School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Kell Grade School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	46.99	1267^th	2020	37.3%
2004	73.48	576^th	2030	71.6%
2005	42.39	1382^nd	2022	31.7%
2006	49.70	1317^th	2086	36.9%
2007	52.97	1259^th	2095	39.9%
2008	45.44	1358^th	2092	35.1%
2009	43.91	1393^rd	2120	34.3%
2010	49.72	1293^rd	2139	39.6%
2011	66.41	853^rd	2147	60.3%
2012	72.11	655^th	2166	69.8%
2013	51.29	1137^th	2167	47.5%
2014	26.68	1609^th	2093	23.1%
2016	16.57	1797^th	2046	12.2%
2017	16.00	1794^th	2044	12.2%
2018	22.24	1590^th	2037	21.9%
2019	24.52	1595^th	2086	23.5%
2022	46.27	1029^th	2082	50.6%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Kell Grade School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	7.52	1428^th	1463	2.4%
2019	13.25	1361^st	1462	6.9%
2022	15.36	1293^rd	1425	9.3%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Kell Grade School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	86.69	106^th	1185	91.1%
2004	72.33	354^th	1204	70.6%
2005	55.23	650^th	1209	46.2%
2006	43.92	833^rd	1272	34.5%
2007	35.01	942^nd	1287	26.8%
2008	29.07	997^th	1293	22.9%
2009	37.20	946^th	1318	28.2%
2010	67.00	481^st	1327	63.8%
2011	77.68	252^nd	1344	81.3%
2012	90.30	22^nd	1365	98.4%
2013	58.70	563^rd	1367	58.8%
2014	33.12	936^th	1322	29.2%
2016	21.00	1076^th	1294	16.8%
2017	16.65	1120^th	1293	13.4%
2019	28.64	963^rd	1356	29.0%
2023	28.98	935^th	1367	31.6%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Kell Grade School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	45.26	621^st	1234	49.7%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Kell Grade School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	13.58	831^st	905	8.2%

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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.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, October 1, 2018

Kell grade school is awful. There is alot of bullying and the dont take care of issues. The dont treat children with diaablities very well and have no idea of what they are doing.they are sneaky and vety dishonest in trying to get away with things to cover them up. The new principal is tne worst and is to unexperienced . She has no idea how to run a school . Very dishonest with parents. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Kell Grade School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	118	n/a	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	119
1990	112	n/a	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	113
1991	110	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	111
1992	103	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	104
1993	126	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	126
1994	115	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	115
1995	135	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	137
1996	135	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	137
1997	142	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	142
1998	151	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	152
1999	147	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	148
2000	130	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	130
2001	128	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	128
2002	113	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	113
2003	113	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	113
2004	116	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	116
2005	112	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	112
2006	108	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	108
2007	100	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	100
2008	108	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	108
2009	125	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	125
2010	113	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	4	118
2011	98	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	100
2012	107	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	110
2013	114	1	0	0	0	0	3	0	118
2014	105	1	0	0	0	0	3	0	109
2015	110	1	0	0	3	0	3	0	117
2016	112	1	0	0	3	0	3	0	119
2017	111	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	111
2018	89	0	1	3	1	0	4	0	98
2019	87	0	1	1	1	0	5	0	95
2020	86	0	1	7	1	0	5	0	100
2021	75	0	1	6	0	0	6	0	88
2022	56	0	1	9	0	0	4	0	70
2023	69	1	1	8	0	0	4	0	83
2024	63	1	1	5	0	0	4	0	74

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 Kell Grade School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	119	7.3	16.3	n/a
1990	113	7.3	15.4	n/a
1991	111	7.3	15.2	n/a
1992	104	7.4	14.0	n/a
1993	126	7.4	17.0	n/a
1994	115	7.4	15.5	n/a
1995	137	8.4	16.3	n/a
1996	137	8.4	16.3	n/a
1997	142	8.4	16.9	n/a
1998	152	9.9	15.4	n/a
1999	148	10.0	14.8	n/a
2000	130	10.7	12.1	n/a
2001	128	10.6	12.1	n/a
2002	113	10.6	10.7	32.7
2003	113	10.6	10.7	32.7
2004	116	10.6	10.9	43.1
2005	112	10.5	10.7	46.4
2006	108	10.2	10.6	45.4
2007	100	12.0	8.3	34
2008	108	10.0	10.8	38
2009	125	8.0	15.6	44.8
2010	118	7.0	16.8	48.2
2011	100	7.0	14.2	47
2012	110	11.1	9.8	28.2
2013	118	11.5	10.2	59.3
2014	109	11.2	9.7	51.4
2015	117	11.0	10.6	53.8
2016	119	11.0	10.8	47.1
2017	111	12.0	9.2	77.5
2018	98	11.8	8.3	72.4
2019	95	11.0	8.6	66.3
2020	100	6.0	16.6	72
2021	88	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	70	9.2	7.5	60
2023	83	6.0	13.8	66.3
2024	74	6.0	12.3	58.1

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 Kell Grade School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	119	7.3	16.3	n/a
1990	113	7.3	15.4	n/a
1991	111	7.3	15.2	n/a
1992	104	7.4	14.0	n/a
1993	126	7.4	17.0	n/a
1994	115	7.4	15.5	n/a
1995	137	8.4	16.3	n/a
1996	137	8.4	16.3	n/a
1997	142	8.4	16.9	n/a
1998	152	9.9	15.4	n/a
1999	148	10.0	14.8	n/a
2000	130	10.7	12.1	n/a
2001	128	10.6	12.1	n/a
2002	113	10.6	10.7	32.7
2003	113	10.6	10.7	32.7
2004	116	10.6	10.9	43.1
2005	112	10.5	10.7	46.4
2006	108	10.2	10.6	45.4
2007	100	12.0	8.3	34
2008	108	10.0	10.8	38
2009	125	8.0	15.6	44.8
2010	118	7.0	16.8	48.2
2011	100	7.0	14.2	47
2012	110	11.1	9.8	28.2
2013	118	11.5	10.2	59.3
2014	109	11.2	9.7	51.4
2015	117	11.0	10.6	53.8
2016	119	11.0	10.8	47.1
2017	111	12.0	9.2	77.5
2018	98	11.8	8.3	72.4
2019	95	11.0	8.6	66.3
2020	100	6.0	16.6	72
2021	88	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	70	9.2	7.5	60
2023	83	6.0	13.8	66.3
2024	74	6.0	12.3	58.1

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.

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