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Lick Creek Elementary School

Summary:

Lick Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Buncombe, Illinois, with 139 students. The school is part of the Lick Creek CCSD 16 district, which is ranked 429 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lick Creek Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Illinois elementary schools, with only 48% of students proficient or better in ELA and 20% in Math across all grades in 2023-2024. The school's performance is particularly low in 3rd-5th grade ELA and Math, with proficiency rates ranging from 5.6% to 36.4%. However, the school's 8th-grade ELA proficiency rate is significantly higher at 92.3%, well above the state average of 49.9%. The school has also experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.4% in 2019-2020 to 20.0% in 2023-2024, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Vienna Elementary School District 55, Giant City Elementary School, and Jonesboro Elementary School, Lick Creek Elementary School's performance is generally lower, with these nearby schools tending to have higher academic proficiency rates, lower chronic absenteeism, and better overall rankings. For example, Giant City Elementary School has 57.4% of students proficient or better in ELA and 49.3% in Math, significantly outperforming Lick Creek.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 7355 Lick Creek Rd
       Buncombe, IL  62912-3016

(618) 833-2545

District: Lick Creek CCSD 16

SchoolDigger Rank:
1199th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,042 Help


Students who attend Lick Creek Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Anna-Jonesboro High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  129

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.0%
Two or more races:
4.7%
African American:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.1% Help


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Compare Details Lick Creek Elementary School ranks worse than 58% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details Lick Creek Elementary School ranks better than 70.5% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.45. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93%), two or more races (4.7%), African American (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lick Creek Elementary School is 11.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lick Creek Elementary School is $11,042.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lick Creek Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lick Creek Elementary School 1199th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Lick Creek Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Lick Creek Elementary School 402nd of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Lick Creek Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Lick Creek CCSD 16:

SchoolDigger ranks Lick Creek CCSD 16 429th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lick Creek Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Lick Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 47.61 1254th 2020 37.9%
2004 70.88 669th 2030 67.0%
2005 65.57 834th 2022 58.8%
2006 74.70 522nd 2086 75.0%
2007 72.87 600th 2095 71.4%
2008 66.81 837th 2092 60.0%
2009 51.44 1244th 2120 41.3%
2010 57.89 1105th 2139 48.3%
2011 58.22 1089th 2147 49.3%
2012 52.98 1218th 2166 43.8%
2013 52.99 1107th 2167 48.9%
2014 64.51 777th 2093 62.9%
2015 65.52 604th 2052 70.6%
2016 71.53 523rd 2046 74.4%
2017 74.46 482nd 2044 76.4%
2018 56.78 822nd 2037 59.6%
2019 53.71 910th 2086 56.4%
2021 55.71 740th 1948 62.0%
2022 49.00 950th 2082 54.4%
2023 40.88 1158th 2077 44.2%
2024 38.10 1199th 2067 42.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Lick Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.69 778th 1463 46.8%
2019 41.44 891st 1462 39.1%
2021 42.55 730th 1308 44.2%
2022 34.92 971st 1425 31.9%
2023 25.11 1133rd 1419 20.2%
2024 12.13 1309th 1392 6.0%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Lick Creek Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Lick Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 52.26 640th 1185 46.0%
2004 53.83 654th 1204 45.7%
2005 87.46 93rd 1209 92.3%
2006 67.10 447th 1272 64.9%
2007 69.64 403rd 1287 68.7%
2008 77.02 262nd 1293 79.7%
2009 50.18 776th 1318 41.1%
2010 47.93 817th 1327 38.4%
2011 56.00 692nd 1344 48.5%
2012 55.91 684th 1365 49.9%
2013 36.63 924th 1367 32.4%
2014 45.72 741st 1322 43.9%
2015 44.03 640th 1302 50.8%
2016 59.94 442nd 1294 65.8%
2017 72.77 295th 1293 77.2%
2018 52.94 562nd 1293 56.5%
2019 31.72 914th 1356 32.6%
2021 47.08 561st 1241 54.8%
2022 56.45 492nd 1369 64.1%
2023 57.49 479th 1367 65.0%
2024 64.45 402nd 1363 70.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Lick Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.94 528th 889 40.6%
2019 16.66 798th 905 11.8%
2021 33.71 536th 813 34.1%
2022 44.84 471st 898 47.6%
2023 41.44 503rd 895 43.8%
2024 52.20 401st 875 54.2%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Lick Creek Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 116 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 116
1990 115 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 115
1991 120 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 120
1992 116 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 116
1993 121 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 121
1994 129 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 129
1995 131 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 131
1996 131 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 131
1997 117 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 117
1998 109 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 109
1999 141 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 141
2000 131 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 131
2001 138 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 138
2002 135 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 135
2003 135 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 135
2004 123 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 126
2005 121 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 124
2006 127 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 131
2007 112 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 7 119
2008 112 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 7 119
2009 141 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 4 145
2010 113 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 4 117
2011 102 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 111
2012 123 0 0 1 0 0 10 0 134
2013 115 2 0 1 0 0 7 0 125
2014 121 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 125
2015 118 2 0 0 0 0 4 0 124
2016 126 2 0 0 0 0 4 0 132
2017 138 2 0 0 0 0 6 0 146
2018 136 2 0 0 0 0 9 0 147
2019 139 2 1 0 0 0 7 0 149
2020 143 3 0 0 0 0 8 0 154
2021 125 2 0 0 0 0 6 0 133
2022 131 3 0 0 0 0 7 0 141
2023 131 3 0 0 0 0 5 0 139
2024 120 2 0 1 0 0 6 0 129

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 Lick Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 116 10.7 10.8 n/a
1990 115 10.7 10.7 n/a
1991 120 10.6 11.3 n/a
1992 116 10.1 11.4 n/a
1993 121 10.0 12.1 n/a
1994 129 11.0 11.7 n/a
1995 131 11.0 11.9 n/a
1996 131 11.0 11.9 n/a
1997 117 11.0 10.6 n/a
1998 109 10.5 10.4 n/a
1999 141 10.5 13.4 n/a
2000 131 10.5 12.5 n/a
2001 138 10.5 13.1 n/a
2002 135 10.5 12.9 44.4
2003 135 10.5 12.9 44.4
2004 126 10.8 11.7 53.2
2005 124 10.3 12.0 42.7
2006 131 9.1 14.4 39.7
2007 119 13.0 9.2 50
2008 119 8.0 14.9 41.1
2009 145 8.2 17.7 45.4
2010 117 8.6 13.6 47.8
2011 111 5.4 20.5 38.7
2012 134 5.6 23.5 43.3
2013 125 n/a n/a 35.2
2014 125 12.2 10.2 36.8
2015 124 11.0 11.2 37.9
2016 132 11.0 12.0 34.8
2017 146 11.7 12.4 34.2
2018 147 11.6 12.6 36.7
2019 149 11.9 12.5 38.9
2020 154 11.4 13.4 44.2
2021 133 n/a n/a n/a
2022 141 12.0 11.7 42.6
2023 139 12.0 11.5 39.6
2024 129 11.0 11.7 41.1

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 Lick Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 116 10.7 10.8 n/a
1990 115 10.7 10.7 n/a
1991 120 10.6 11.3 n/a
1992 116 10.1 11.4 n/a
1993 121 10.0 12.1 n/a
1994 129 11.0 11.7 n/a
1995 131 11.0 11.9 n/a
1996 131 11.0 11.9 n/a
1997 117 11.0 10.6 n/a
1998 109 10.5 10.4 n/a
1999 141 10.5 13.4 n/a
2000 131 10.5 12.5 n/a
2001 138 10.5 13.1 n/a
2002 135 10.5 12.9 44.4
2003 135 10.5 12.9 44.4
2004 126 10.8 11.7 53.2
2005 124 10.3 12.0 42.7
2006 131 9.1 14.4 39.7
2007 119 13.0 9.2 50
2008 119 8.0 14.9 41.1
2009 145 8.2 17.7 45.4
2010 117 8.6 13.6 47.8
2011 111 5.4 20.5 38.7
2012 134 5.6 23.5 43.3
2013 125 n/a n/a 35.2
2014 125 12.2 10.2 36.8
2015 124 11.0 11.2 37.9
2016 132 11.0 12.0 34.8
2017 146 11.7 12.4 34.2
2018 147 11.6 12.6 36.7
2019 149 11.9 12.5 38.9
2020 154 11.4 13.4 44.2
2021 133 n/a n/a n/a
2022 141 12.0 11.7 42.6
2023 139 12.0 11.5 39.6
2024 129 11.0 11.7 41.1

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.

Immunization Rates

Lick Creek Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal Meningococcal
201695.5%95.5%95.5%95.5%37.1%93.9%70.5%12.1%9.1%
201797.2%97.9%97.9%97.9%41.4%97.9%97.9%12.4%20.7%
201895.2%95.9%95.9%95.9%44.5%94.5%95.2%13.0%28.8%
201994.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%41.6%94.0%94.0%10.1%31.5%
202198.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%35.5%
202293.5%93.5%93.5%93.5%96.4%91.4%97.1%13.0%26.6%
202371.9%72.7%72.7%72.7%27.3%76.3%70.5%11.5%20.1%
202484.2%84.2%84.2%84.2%79.0%84.2%84.2%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lick Creek Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $800 (10.5%) $6,802 (89.5%) $7,602
2020 $1,091 (15.2%) $6,094 (84.8%) $7,185
2021 $1,222 (14.6%) $7,128 (85.4%) $8,349
2022 $1,222 (14.6%) $7,128 (85.4%) $8,349
2023 $797 (8.7%) $8,400 (91.3%) $9,197
2024 $1,288 (11.7%) $9,754 (88.3%) $11,042

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lick Creek Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 910th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1158th of 2077 Elementary schools
 12.1%
Ranks 914th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 479th of 1367 Middle schools
 32.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lick Creek Elementary School)2510
 15%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lick Creek CCSD 16)2510
 15%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lick Creek Elementary School)5020
 30%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lick Creek CCSD 16)5020
 30%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lick Creek Elementary School)73.430
 43.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lick Creek CCSD 16)73.430
 43.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lick Creek Elementary School)66.720
 46.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lick Creek CCSD 16)66.720
 46.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lick Creek Elementary School)18.29.1
 9.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lick Creek CCSD 16)18.29.1
 9.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lick Creek Elementary School)18.227.3
 9.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lick Creek CCSD 16)18.227.3
 9.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lick Creek Elementary School)26.738.5
 11.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lick Creek CCSD 16)26.738.5
 11.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lick Creek Elementary School)2023.1
 3.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lick Creek CCSD 16)2023.1
 3.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lick Creek Elementary School)22.335.7
 13.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lick Creek CCSD 16)22.335.7
 13.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lick Creek Elementary School)11.114.3
 3.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lick Creek CCSD 16)11.114.3
 3.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lick Creek Elementary School)26.750
 23.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lick Creek CCSD 16)26.750
 23.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lick Creek Elementary School)13.331.3
 18%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lick Creek CCSD 16)13.331.3
 18%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students149139
 6.7%
African American23
 50%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White139131
 5.8%
Two or More Races75
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.9%39.6%
 0.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lick Creek Elementary School

Students at Lick Creek Elementary School are 93% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 129 students attended Lick Creek Elementary School.

Lick Creek Elementary School ranks 1199th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Lick Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Anna-Jonesboro High School


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