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Bernard Long Elementary School

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Bernard Long Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Madison, Illinois, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 376 students. The school is part of the Madison CUSD 12 district, which is ranked 805 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bernard Long Elementary School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Illinois, with a statewide ranking between 1,731 and 2,011 out of over 2,000 schools. Its performance on state assessments is significantly below the state and district averages, with only 7.2% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 0-9.1% proficient or better in Mathematics. The school also has an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 43.4% to 58.0% over the past several years, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 93.62% to 99.18% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

When comparing Bernard Long Elementary School to nearby schools, such as Annette Officer Elementary and Wyvetter Younge School of Excellence in the East St. Louis School District 189, it becomes evident that Bernard Long is performing significantly worse academically. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as male students, special education students, and students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Addressing the underlying causes of chronic absenteeism and the broader district and community factors may be necessary to drive meaningful improvements at Bernard Long Elementary School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1003 Farrish St
       Madison, IL  62060-1562

(618) 876-6409

District: Madison CUSD 12

SchoolDigger Rank:
1969th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,647 Help


Students who attend Bernard Long Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Madison Junior High School
High:    Madison Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  376

Racial breakdown:

African American:
89.4%
Hispanic:
5.6%
White:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.6% Help


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Compare Details Bernard Long Elementary School ranks worse than 95.3% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.17. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Bernard Long Elementary School is $19,647.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bernard Long Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bernard Long Elementary School 1969th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Bernard Long Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Madison CUSD 12:

SchoolDigger ranks Madison CUSD 12 805th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bernard Long Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bernard Long Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 10.24 1993rd 2052 2.9%
2016 9.74 1978th 2046 3.3%
2017 10.47 1952nd 2044 4.5%
2018 8.14 2011th 2037 1.3%
2019 11.19 1984th 2086 4.9%
2021 15.49 1731st 1948 11.1%
2022 15.63 1835th 2082 11.9%
2023 12.91 1940th 2077 6.6%
2024 12.17 1969th 2067 4.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bernard Long Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.39 1154th 1194 3.4%
2024 16.05 1145th 1195 4.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bernard Long Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.24 1730th 1765 2.0%
2019 18.44 1672nd 1816 7.9%
2021 25.27 1235th 1514 18.4%
2022 25.47 1410th 1763 20.0%
2023 19.61 1640th 1808 9.3%
2024 18.07 1653rd 1793 7.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Bernard Long Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.68 1944th 1964 1.0%
2019 11.18 1918th 2019 5.0%
2021 15.87 1496th 1680 11.0%
2022 13.95 1808th 1970 8.2%
2023 16.09 1746th 1957 10.8%
2024 16.85 1688th 1942 13.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bernard Long Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 20.41 813th 886 8.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Bernard Long Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.28 1916th 1972 2.8%
2019 14.02 1861st 2019 7.8%
2022 18.87 1643rd 1977 16.9%
2023 12.09 1895th 1984 4.5%
2024 10.07 1927th 1959 1.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Bernard Long Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.70 587th 698 15.9%
2019 28.92 553rd 711 22.2%
2021 32.68 291st 428 32.0%
2022 35.43 422nd 684 38.3%
2023 24.74 600th 692 13.3%
2024 27.17 535th 655 18.3%
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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 Bernard Long Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 19 408 1 14 0 0 3 0 445
2014 19 403 0 17 0 0 7 0 446
2015 22 399 0 15 0 0 13 0 449
2016 15 390 0 9 0 0 13 0 427
2017 7 349 0 7 0 0 15 0 378
2018 9 331 0 10 0 0 4 0 354
2019 9 313 0 13 3 0 1 0 339
2020 11 312 0 11 0 0 4 0 338
2021 10 308 0 12 0 0 9 0 339
2022 16 326 0 18 0 0 5 0 365
2023 14 336 0 21 3 0 2 0 376

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 Bernard Long Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 445 29.8 14.9 97.5
2014 446 30.0 14.8 98.9
2015 449 29.0 15.4 97.8
2016 427 27.0 15.8 94.8
2017 378 28.3 13.3 98.1
2018 354 28.8 12.2 98
2019 339 31.0 10.9 98.8
2020 338 24.0 14.0 99.4
2021 339 n/a n/a n/a
2022 365 19.0 19.2 99.2
2023 376 30.0 12.5 93.6

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 Bernard Long Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 445 29.8 14.9 97.5
2014 446 30.0 14.8 98.9
2015 449 29.0 15.4 97.8
2016 427 27.0 15.8 94.8
2017 378 28.3 13.3 98.1
2018 354 28.8 12.2 98
2019 339 31.0 10.9 98.8
2020 338 24.0 14.0 99.4
2021 339 n/a n/a n/a
2022 365 19.0 19.2 99.2
2023 376 30.0 12.5 93.6

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

Bernard Long Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal
201588.5%88.9%88.9%88.9%13.6%88.9%88.7%13.8%
201691.0%91.2%91.2%91.2%10.7%91.2%90.8%11.1%
201797.2%97.2%97.2%97.2%13.5%97.2%97.2%13.5%
2018100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%14.4%100.0%100.0%14.4%
201995.7%95.7%95.7%95.7%10.5%95.7%95.7%10.5%
202276.9%76.1%76.1%76.1%76.9%78.3%72.8%12.4%
202389.4%89.4%89.4%89.4%90.3%93.4%86.3%12.6%
202490.8%90.8%90.8%90.8%90.8%90.8%90.8%12.0%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,726 (13.0%) $11,565 (87.0%) $13,290
2020 $1,935 (14.0%) $11,928 (86.0%) $13,864
2021 $1,539 (12.2%) $11,063 (87.8%) $12,602
2022 $1,539 (12.2%) $11,063 (87.8%) $12,602
2023 $4,661 (27.3%) $12,419 (72.7%) $17,080
2024 $5,760 (29.3%) $13,886 (70.7%) $19,647

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bernard Long Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1984th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1940th of 2077 Elementary schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bernard Long Elementary School)18.34.3
 14%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Madison CUSD 12)18.34.3
 14%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bernard Long Elementary School)18.32.1
 16.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Madison CUSD 12)18.32.1
 16.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bernard Long Elementary School)1.710.7
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Madison CUSD 12)1.710.7
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bernard Long Elementary School)03.6
 3.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Madison CUSD 12)03.6
 3.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bernard Long Elementary School)7.110.3
 3.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Madison CUSD 12)7.110.3
 3.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bernard Long Elementary School)3.66.9
 3.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Madison CUSD 12)3.66.9
 3.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Bernard Long Elementary School)26.414.3
 12.1%
   5th Grade Science (Madison CUSD 12)26.414.3
 12.1%
   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 Students339376
 10.9%
African American313336
 7.3%
American Indian33
Asian00
Hispanic1321
 61.5%
Pacific Islander00
White914
 55.6%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.8%93.6%
 5.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bernard Long Elementary School

Students at Bernard Long Elementary School are 89% African American, 6% Hispanic, 4% White.

Students who attend Bernard Long Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Madison Junior High School
High : Madison Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 376 students attended Bernard Long Elementary School.

Bernard Long Elementary School ranks in the bottom 4.7% of Illinois elementary schools.


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