Is Je-Neir Elementary School a good school?

Je-Neir Elementary School ranks in the bottom 19.6% of Illinois elementary schools.

How many students attend Je-Neir Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 338 students attended Je-Neir Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Je-Neir Elementary School?

Students at Je-Neir Elementary School are 47% White, 32% Hispanic, 13% African American, 7% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Je-Neir Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Je-Neir Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Momence Junior High School High : Momence High School

Je-Neir Elementary School

Summary:

Je-Neir Elementary School is a public elementary school in Momence, Illinois, serving 329 students in grades K-4 as part of the Momence CUSD 1 district, which is ranked 664 out of 813 districts in the state.

Je-Neir Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Illinois elementary schools, with only 16.1% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 10.2% in Mathematics, far below state averages. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism, rising from 3.7% in 2019-2020 to 31.3% in 2022-2023. Additionally, 71.12% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Despite increased spending per student, from $10,626 in 2019-2020 to $14,404 in 2022-2023, the school's academic performance remains significantly below state and district averages.

Interestingly, the nearby Steuben Elementary School, St Anne Elementary School, and Lorenzo R Smith Elementary School also struggle with low academic performance and high chronic absenteeism, indicating broader challenges in the region. However, some schools, like Grant Park Elementary School and St George Elementary School, demonstrate significantly higher academic achievement and lower chronic absenteeism rates, suggesting that strong district leadership and targeted interventions can make a positive difference.

Detail:

Public K-4

1001 W 2nd St
Momence, IL 60954-1440

(815) 472-6646

District: Momence CUSD 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
1661^st of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,283

Students who attend Je-Neir Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Momence Junior High School
High:	Momence High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 338

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.3%

Hispanic:

32.2%

African American:

13.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Je-Neir Elementary School ranks worse than 80.4% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.81. (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 Student population at Je-Neir Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.3%), Hispanic (32.2%), African American (13.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Je-Neir Elementary School is 13.5. (See more...)

Compare Je-Neir Elementary School employs 25 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Je-Neir Elementary School is $15,283.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Je-Neir Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Je-Neir Elementary School 1661^st of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Je-Neir Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

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White students:

Momence CUSD 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Momence CUSD 1 664^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Je-Neir Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Je-Neir Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	73.24	605^th	2020	70.0%
2004	77.58	422^nd	2030	79.2%
2005	75.54	463^rd	2022	77.1%
2006	55.30	1189^th	2086	43.0%
2007	73.07	595^th	2095	71.6%
2008	72.85	626^th	2092	70.1%
2009	65.71	879^th	2120	58.5%
2010	65.39	900^th	2139	57.9%
2011	73.23	601^st	2147	72.0%
2012	69.92	736^th	2166	66.0%
2013	56.85	1020^th	2167	52.9%
2014	48.53	1140^th	2093	45.5%
2015	26.04	1533^rd	2052	25.3%
2016	44.63	1070^th	2046	47.7%
2017	36.23	1265^th	2044	38.1%
2018	25.56	1529^th	2037	24.9%
2019	18.08	1786^th	2086	14.4%
2021	26.45	1368^th	1948	29.8%
2022	20.99	1636^th	2082	21.4%
2023	20.59	1662^nd	2077	20.0%
2024	20.81	1661^st	2067	19.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Je-Neir Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	33.94	567^th	826	31.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Je-Neir Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	27.04	927^th	1194	22.4%
2021	23.44	536^th	640	16.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Je-Neir Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	38.62	1103^rd	1765	37.5%
2019	30.95	1344^th	1816	26.0%
2021	30.62	1099^th	1514	27.4%
2022	24.61	1436^th	1763	18.5%
2023	22.92	1538^th	1808	14.9%
2024	23.40	1491^st	1793	16.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Je-Neir Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	28.05	1418^th	1964	27.8%
2019	19.94	1696^th	2019	16.0%
2021	24.18	1268^th	1680	24.5%
2022	23.64	1493^rd	1970	24.2%
2023	29.65	1333^rd	1957	31.9%
2024	21.63	1537^th	1942	20.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Je-Neir Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	24.14	1524^th	1972	22.7%
2019	18.07	1728^th	2019	14.4%
2021	24.56	1274^th	1707	25.4%
2022	23.40	1477^th	1977	25.3%
2023	16.86	1721^st	1984	13.3%
2024	22.82	1513^th	1959	22.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Je-Neir Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	47.21	289^th	698	58.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Je-Neir Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	18.71	864^th	938	7.9%
2019	17.09	904^th	955	5.3%
2021	31.50	516^th	742	30.5%
2022	21.08	856^th	954	10.3%
2023	22.71	842^nd	970	13.2%
2024	19.05	874^th	959	8.9%

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Rank History for White students at Je-Neir Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	14.52	1346^th	1463	8.0%
2019	9.72	1401^st	1462	4.2%
2021	21.96	1107^th	1308	15.4%
2022	14.73	1306^th	1425	8.4%
2023	13.27	1318^th	1419	7.1%
2024	13.88	1277^th	1392	8.3%

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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.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Je-Neir Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	305	92	1	17	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	415
1989	280	86	1	28	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	395
1990	299	82	1	24	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	406
1991	320	91	1	38	0	n/a	n/a	0	450
1992	314	84	1	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	427
1993	319	84	1	32	0	n/a	n/a	0	436
1994	290	81	0	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	400
1995	289	70	0	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	389
1996	289	70	0	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	389
1997	279	83	0	33	0	n/a	n/a	0	395
1998	279	86	0	47	0	n/a	n/a	0	412
1999	266	87	0	45	0	n/a	n/a	0	398
2000	229	90	0	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	354
2001	223	95	1	55	0	n/a	n/a	0	374
2002	198	81	1	60	0	n/a	n/a	0	340
2003	198	81	1	60	0	n/a	n/a	0	340
2004	209	78	1	64	0	n/a	n/a	0	352
2005	212	78	0	51	0	n/a	n/a	0	341
2006	210	62	1	45	0	n/a	n/a	19	337
2007	187	73	1	60	0	n/a	n/a	21	342
2008	178	68	0	68	0	n/a	n/a	28	342
2009	168	73	2	78	0	n/a	n/a	22	343
2010	159	76	3	30	1	n/a	n/a	22	291
2011	173	57	1	57	0	0	56	0	344
2012	184	52	1	59	0	0	43	0	339
2013	182	52	1	59	0	0	44	0	338
2014	183	53	2	73	0	0	38	0	349
2015	221	62	3	83	0	0	48	0	417
2016	207	72	3	75	1	0	38	0	396
2017	184	65	1	74	0	0	38	0	362
2018	170	52	1	83	0	0	16	0	322
2019	170	45	1	96	0	0	14	0	326
2020	174	41	0	106	1	0	10	0	332
2021	141	41	0	101	2	0	14	0	299
2022	142	41	0	100	2	0	16	0	301
2023	159	44	0	111	2	0	13	0	329
2024	160	45	0	109	2	0	22	0	338

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 Je-Neir Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	415	25.0	16.6	n/a
1989	395	22.0	17.9	n/a
1990	406	25.0	16.2	n/a
1991	450	25.4	17.7	n/a
1992	427	26.0	16.4	n/a
1993	436	27.0	16.1	n/a
1994	400	26.0	15.4	n/a
1995	389	26.0	15.0	n/a
1996	389	26.0	15.0	n/a
1997	395	26.0	15.2	n/a
1998	412	26.5	15.5	n/a
1999	398	27.0	14.7	n/a
2000	354	27.0	13.1	n/a
2001	374	26.0	14.4	n/a
2002	340	23.0	14.8	60
2003	340	23.0	14.8	60
2004	352	24.0	14.7	69.6
2005	341	26.0	13.1	62.8
2006	337	24.0	14.0	65.1
2007	342	23.0	14.9	65.1
2008	342	21.0	16.3	75.5
2009	343	23.4	14.7	72.3
2010	291	24.9	11.6	93.7
2011	344	24.5	14.0	66.3
2012	339	24.5	13.8	73.5
2013	338	22.0	15.3	74.9
2014	349	23.0	15.1	74.8
2015	417	27.0	15.4	70.5
2016	396	27.0	14.6	63.4
2017	362	26.0	13.9	65.2
2018	322	21.8	14.7	71.1
2019	326	22.8	14.2	68.4
2020	332	22.8	14.5	73.2
2021	299	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	301	20.9	14.3	67.8
2023	329	24.3	13.5	71.1
2024	338	25.0	13.5	73.7

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 Je-Neir Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	415	25.0	16.6	n/a
1989	395	22.0	17.9	n/a
1990	406	25.0	16.2	n/a
1991	450	25.4	17.7	n/a
1992	427	26.0	16.4	n/a
1993	436	27.0	16.1	n/a
1994	400	26.0	15.4	n/a
1995	389	26.0	15.0	n/a
1996	389	26.0	15.0	n/a
1997	395	26.0	15.2	n/a
1998	412	26.5	15.5	n/a
1999	398	27.0	14.7	n/a
2000	354	27.0	13.1	n/a
2001	374	26.0	14.4	n/a
2002	340	23.0	14.8	60
2003	340	23.0	14.8	60
2004	352	24.0	14.7	69.6
2005	341	26.0	13.1	62.8
2006	337	24.0	14.0	65.1
2007	342	23.0	14.9	65.1
2008	342	21.0	16.3	75.5
2009	343	23.4	14.7	72.3
2010	291	24.9	11.6	93.7
2011	344	24.5	14.0	66.3
2012	339	24.5	13.8	73.5
2013	338	22.0	15.3	74.9
2014	349	23.0	15.1	74.8
2015	417	27.0	15.4	70.5
2016	396	27.0	14.6	63.4
2017	362	26.0	13.9	65.2
2018	322	21.8	14.7	71.1
2019	326	22.8	14.2	68.4
2020	332	22.8	14.5	73.2
2021	299	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	301	20.9	14.3	67.8
2023	329	24.3	13.5	71.1
2024	338	25.0	13.5	73.7

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.

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