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Grundy Elementary School

Summary:

Grundy Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Morton, Illinois, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 439 students. The school is part of the Morton CUSD 709 district, which is ranked 74 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Grundy Elementary consistently ranks among the top 10-15% of Illinois elementary schools, with a current ranking of 116 out of 2,067 schools. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics are significantly higher than the state averages, with 73% proficient or better in ELA and 58.1% in Mathematics for the 2023-2024 school year. Grundy Elementary's performance is also notably better than the district and state averages across all grade levels in both ELA and Mathematics. The school's science proficiency rate of 70.9% is also well above the state average of 53.2%. Compared to the other nearby schools in the Morton CUSD 709 district, Grundy Elementary generally outperforms its peers in academic proficiency, with higher ELA and Mathematics scores.

Grundy Elementary has maintained relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 7.9% to 9.8% over the past few years, which are lower than the state average. The school's per-student spending of around $10,200 is slightly higher than the district average, and its student-teacher ratio of 16.9 is also slightly lower than the district average. While the school serves a more affluent student population, with a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (around 18%), its performance for students with low socioeconomic status is still impressive, indicating that the school is effectively supporting these students as well.


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Public PK, KG-6

 1100 S 4th Ave
       Morton, IL  61550-2859

(309) 263-1421

District: Morton CUSD 709

SchoolDigger Rank:
116th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,674 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  439

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.8%
Two or more races:
4.6%
Hispanic:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18% Help


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Compare Details Grundy Elementary School ranks better than 94.4% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Morton CUSD 709 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.43. (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 Grundy Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Morton CUSD 709 School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grundy Elementary School is $10,674, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Morton CUSD 709 School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grundy Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Grundy Elementary School 116th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Grundy Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Morton CUSD 709:

SchoolDigger ranks Morton CUSD 709 74th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Grundy Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Grundy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 83.36 228th 2020 88.7%
2004 84.06 206th 2030 89.9%
2005 83.37 187th 2022 90.8%
2006 85.13 103rd 2086 95.1%
2007 84.15 132nd 2095 93.7%
2008 83.71 198th 2092 90.5%
2009 83.40 201st 2120 90.5%
2010 85.99 104th 2139 95.1%
2011 86.23 103rd 2147 95.2%
2012 86.27 85th 2166 96.1%
2013 92.35 76th 2167 96.5%
2014 91.71 83rd 2093 96.0%
2015 85.11 286th 2052 86.1%
2016 86.01 255th 2046 87.5%
2017 85.94 240th 2044 88.3%
2018 88.69 188th 2037 90.8%
2019 87.24 216th 2086 89.6%
2021 92.89 112th 1948 94.3%
2022 90.35 167th 2082 92.0%
2023 88.85 202nd 2077 90.3%
2024 94.43 116th 2067 94.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Grundy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.09 437th 1194 63.4%
2023 46.59 508th 1156 56.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grundy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.63 101st 1765 94.3%
2019 81.23 159th 1816 91.2%
2024 72.57 308th 1793 82.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Grundy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.18 167th 1964 91.5%
2019 83.57 256th 2019 87.3%
2021 88.97 116th 1680 93.1%
2022 88.35 192nd 1970 90.3%
2023 84.79 246th 1957 87.4%
2024 94.65 83rd 1942 95.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Grundy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.78 203rd 1972 89.7%
2019 87.68 183rd 2019 90.9%
2021 91.57 104th 1707 93.9%
2022 90.08 149th 1977 92.5%
2023 89.30 170th 1984 91.4%
2024 91.91 138th 1959 93.0%
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Rank History for White students at Grundy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.83 242nd 1463 83.5%
2019 77.07 256th 1462 82.5%
2021 86.55 111th 1308 91.5%
2022 83.66 156th 1425 89.1%
2023 78.04 241st 1419 83.0%
2024 87.87 110th 1392 92.1%
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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 Grundy Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 398 1 3 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 405
1989 386 n/a 3 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 391
1990 368 n/a 5 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 375
1991 415 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1992 353 0 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1993 316 0 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1994 336 0 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1995 347 1 12 3 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1996 347 1 12 3 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1997 340 1 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1998 317 1 17 6 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1999 303 1 8 10 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2000 294 1 9 9 1 n/a n/a 0 314
2001 297 1 10 11 1 n/a n/a 0 320
2002 287 0 14 6 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2003 287 0 14 6 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2004 280 3 15 5 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2005 286 4 13 4 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2006 291 6 13 3 1 n/a n/a 0 314
2007 284 7 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2008 281 4 10 2 0 n/a n/a 4 301
2009 298 5 9 0 0 n/a n/a 4 316
2010 298 5 12 1 1 n/a n/a 6 323
2011 308 5 10 4 2 0 5 0 334
2012 305 4 13 7 2 0 5 0 336
2013 338 6 10 6 2 0 6 0 368
2014 360 4 13 6 2 0 10 0 395
2015 364 2 11 11 4 0 6 0 398
2016 365 3 11 8 3 0 6 0 396
2017 347 5 9 8 4 0 12 0 385
2018 371 5 10 6 1 0 12 0 405
2019 377 4 10 9 0 0 17 0 417
2020 360 4 9 12 1 0 21 0 407
2021 392 8 8 11 1 0 22 0 442
2022 375 6 8 12 1 0 22 0 424
2023 390 7 7 14 1 0 20 0 439

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 Grundy Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 405 19.8 20.4 n/a
1989 391 19.3 20.2 n/a
1990 375 19.8 18.9 n/a
1991 420 19.8 21.2 n/a
1992 360 20.3 17.7 n/a
1993 322 18.5 17.4 n/a
1994 348 19.8 17.6 n/a
1995 363 19.6 18.5 n/a
1996 363 19.6 18.5 n/a
1997 357 20.6 17.3 n/a
1998 341 20.6 16.6 n/a
1999 322 20.6 15.6 n/a
2000 314 20.1 15.6 n/a
2001 320 20.4 15.7 n/a
2002 307 19.4 15.8 6.8
2003 307 19.4 15.8 6.8
2004 303 17.9 16.9 6.3
2005 307 16.8 18.3 4.6
2006 314 17.4 18.0 6.4
2007 307 17.0 18.1 6.8
2008 301 15.0 20.1 7.1
2009 316 19.4 16.3 10.6
2010 323 18.7 17.2 12.6
2011 334 16.6 20.0 11.4
2012 336 16.6 20.1 14.9
2013 368 19.1 19.2 19.6
2014 395 15.2 25.8 18.2
2015 398 18.0 22.1 21.4
2016 396 18.0 22.0 14.9
2017 385 17.0 22.6 15.8
2018 405 18.0 22.5 15.8
2019 417 25.2 16.5 16.1
2020 407 22.2 18.2 15.7
2021 442 n/a n/a n/a
2022 424 24.0 17.6 13.7
2023 439 25.9 16.9 18

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 Grundy Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 405 19.8 20.4 n/a
1989 391 19.3 20.2 n/a
1990 375 19.8 18.9 n/a
1991 420 19.8 21.2 n/a
1992 360 20.3 17.7 n/a
1993 322 18.5 17.4 n/a
1994 348 19.8 17.6 n/a
1995 363 19.6 18.5 n/a
1996 363 19.6 18.5 n/a
1997 357 20.6 17.3 n/a
1998 341 20.6 16.6 n/a
1999 322 20.6 15.6 n/a
2000 314 20.1 15.6 n/a
2001 320 20.4 15.7 n/a
2002 307 19.4 15.8 6.8
2003 307 19.4 15.8 6.8
2004 303 17.9 16.9 6.3
2005 307 16.8 18.3 4.6
2006 314 17.4 18.0 6.4
2007 307 17.0 18.1 6.8
2008 301 15.0 20.1 7.1
2009 316 19.4 16.3 10.6
2010 323 18.7 17.2 12.6
2011 334 16.6 20.0 11.4
2012 336 16.6 20.1 14.9
2013 368 19.1 19.2 19.6
2014 395 15.2 25.8 18.2
2015 398 18.0 22.1 21.4
2016 396 18.0 22.0 14.9
2017 385 17.0 22.6 15.8
2018 405 18.0 22.5 15.8
2019 417 25.2 16.5 16.1
2020 407 22.2 18.2 15.7
2021 442 n/a n/a n/a
2022 424 24.0 17.6 13.7
2023 439 25.9 16.9 18

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

Grundy Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcalPneumococcal
201598.1%98.7%98.7%98.7%14.1%99.2%98.9%
201698.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%15.5%98.6%83.2%15.5%
201799.5%99.7%99.7%99.7%15.2%95.7%99.5%14.2%
201898.9%99.2%99.2%99.2%13.9%98.9%98.9%13.6%
201999.2%99.5%99.5%99.5%22.5%99.2%99.2%17.1%5.4%
202199.5%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.5%99.2%99.7%13.6%5.4%
202298.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%97.8%98.5%13.0%9.8%
202399.0%99.3%99.3%99.3%98.8%99.0%99.3%13.0%10.5%
202497.1%97.3%97.3%97.3%96.9%97.1%97.8%10.8%16.9%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Grundy Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $184 (1.8%) $9,899 (98.2%) $10,083
2020 $300 (3.0%) $9,582 (97.0%) $9,882
2021 $708 (6.8%) $9,766 (93.2%) $10,474
2022 $708 (6.8%) $9,766 (93.2%) $10,474
2023 $579 (5.7%) $9,630 (94.3%) $10,209
2024 $570 (5.3%) $10,103 (94.7%) $10,674

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Grundy Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 216th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 202nd of 2077 Elementary schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grundy Elementary School)5654
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Morton CUSD 709)58.746.9
 11.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Grundy Elementary School)6042
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Morton CUSD 709)54.842.4
 12.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Grundy Elementary School)7455
 19%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Morton CUSD 709)59.555.7
 3.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Grundy Elementary School)5345.8
 7.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Morton CUSD 709)50.743.1
 7.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Grundy Elementary School)71.279.2
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Morton CUSD 709)62.963.2
 0.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Grundy Elementary School)44.254.7
 10.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Morton CUSD 709)4151.1
 10.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Grundy Elementary School)75.567.3
 8.2%
   5th Grade Science (Morton CUSD 709)78.174
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Grundy Elementary School)59.774.5
 14.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Morton CUSD 709)68.567.8
 0.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Grundy Elementary School)37.456.4
 19%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Morton CUSD 709)48.153.1
 5%
   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 Students417439
 5.3%
African American47
 75%
American Indian01
Asian107
 30%
Hispanic914
 55.6%
Pacific Islander00
White377390
 3.4%
Two or More Races1720
 17.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.1%18%
 1.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Grundy Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 439 students attended Grundy Elementary School.

Students at Grundy Elementary School are 89% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

Yes. Grundy Elementary School ranks in the top 5.6% of Illinois elementary schools.


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