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New Athens Elementary

Summary:

New Athens Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in New Athens, Illinois, with 231 students and part of the New Athens CUSD 60 district, which is ranked 214 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

New Athens Elementary consistently performs above the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency. In 2023-2024, the school's ELA proficiency rate was 54.4% compared to the state average of 41.2%, and its Mathematics proficiency rate was 37.9% compared to the state average of 28.4%. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 25.11% receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, and a low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 2.5% in 2019-2020 to 10.7% in 2023-2024, which is lower than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, New Athens Elementary outperforms most in academic performance, particularly schools in the Belleville School District 118, such as Roosevelt Elementary and Douglas Elementary. The closest school in academic performance to New Athens Elementary is Smithton Elementary, part of the Smithton CCSD 130 district. Overall, New Athens Elementary stands out as a high-performing elementary school in the region, providing a quality education for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 501 Hanft St
       New Athens, IL  62264-1507

(618) 475-2172

District: New Athens CUSD 60

SchoolDigger Rank:
480th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,838 Help


Students who attend New Athens Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    New Athens Junior High
High:    New Athens High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.8 Help
Number of students:  231

Racial breakdown:

White:
98.3%
Two or more races:
1.3%
Asian:
0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.1% Help


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Compare Details New Athens Elementary ranks better than 76.8% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.86. (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 New Athens Elementary is $12,838.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

New Athens Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks New Athens Elementary 480th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See New Athens Elementary in the ranking list.)

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New Athens CUSD 60:

SchoolDigger ranks New Athens CUSD 60 214th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for New Athens Elementary

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Rank History for all students at New Athens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 69.69 718th 2020 64.5%
2004 71.90 633rd 2030 68.8%
2005 68.15 747th 2022 63.1%
2006 62.23 980th 2086 53.0%
2007 64.90 885th 2095 57.8%
2008 75.95 500th 2092 76.1%
2009 71.90 668th 2120 68.5%
2010 70.21 729th 2139 65.9%
2011 65.12 897th 2147 58.2%
2012 66.25 857th 2166 60.4%
2013 47.14 1220th 2167 43.7%
2014 52.20 1044th 2093 50.1%
2015 34.08 1293rd 2052 37.0%
2016 61.93 698th 2046 65.9%
2017 65.49 642nd 2044 68.6%
2018 77.13 426th 2037 79.1%
2019 85.58 252nd 2086 87.9%
2021 86.73 210th 1948 89.2%
2022 76.34 446th 2082 78.6%
2023 79.89 373rd 2077 82.0%
2024 74.86 480th 2067 76.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at New Athens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 88.07 72nd 1816 96.0%
2021 97.08 17th 1514 98.9%
2022 96.06 26th 1763 98.5%
2023 79.33 190th 1808 89.5%
2024 59.77 556th 1793 69.0%
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Rank History for Female students at New Athens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.25 388th 1964 80.2%
2019 83.58 255th 2019 87.4%
2021 89.58 113th 1680 93.3%
2022 69.78 528th 1970 73.2%
2023 77.81 374th 1957 80.9%
2024 74.78 422nd 1942 78.3%
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Rank History for Male students at New Athens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.53 484th 1972 75.5%
2019 82.64 280th 2019 86.1%
2021 70.50 420th 1707 75.4%
2022 71.83 475th 1977 76.0%
2023 76.29 398th 1984 79.9%
2024 69.78 513th 1959 73.8%
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Rank History for White students at New Athens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.59 505th 1463 65.5%
2019 72.66 326th 1462 77.7%
2021 76.75 210th 1308 83.9%
2022 61.84 486th 1425 65.9%
2023 65.37 428th 1419 69.8%
2024 57.82 564th 1392 59.5%
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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 New Athens Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 302 2 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 305
1990 310 3 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 314
1991 339 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 343
1992 321 5 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1993 312 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1994 291 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1995 301 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1996 301 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1997 306 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1998 294 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1999 301 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2000 292 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2001 302 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2002 284 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2003 284 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2004 291 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2005 290 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 290
2006 289 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2007 288 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2008 246 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 246
2009 297 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2010 301 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 305
2011 280 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 285
2012 228 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 232
2013 232 3 0 1 2 0 2 0 240
2014 201 1 0 0 2 0 4 0 208
2015 233 5 0 0 1 0 3 0 242
2016 229 4 1 0 1 0 3 0 238
2017 210 2 1 0 1 0 5 0 219
2018 220 4 1 0 1 0 3 0 229
2019 229 3 1 0 0 0 7 0 240
2020 207 2 1 2 0 0 4 0 216
2021 219 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 224
2022 218 1 1 0 0 0 3 0 223
2023 227 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 231

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 New Athens Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 305 16.5 18.4 n/a
1990 314 16.6 18.9 n/a
1991 343 17.6 19.4 n/a
1992 327 17.6 18.5 n/a
1993 316 16.6 19.0 n/a
1994 295 18.1 16.3 n/a
1995 303 17.8 17.0 n/a
1996 303 17.8 17.0 n/a
1997 309 20.1 15.4 n/a
1998 295 20.2 14.6 n/a
1999 301 20.2 14.9 n/a
2000 292 21.1 13.8 n/a
2001 303 21.1 14.4 n/a
2002 287 20.1 14.3 29.6
2003 287 20.1 14.3 29.6
2004 294 17.1 17.2 33.3
2005 290 18.1 16.0 35.2
2006 289 15.1 19.1 33.2
2007 288 17.0 16.9 33.3
2008 246 14.0 17.6 36.2
2009 297 17.1 17.4 32
2010 305 17.1 17.8 41.1
2011 285 16.6 17.1 46.7
2012 232 16.6 13.9 30.2
2013 240 18.7 12.8 36.3
2014 208 15.0 13.8 36.5
2015 242 15.0 16.1 24.8
2016 238 16.0 14.8 28.2
2017 219 14.0 15.6 21.5
2018 229 14.0 16.3 14.4
2019 240 15.0 16.0 17.5
2020 216 14.0 15.4 6.5
2021 224 n/a n/a n/a
2022 223 12.0 18.5 30
2023 231 12.2 18.8 25.1

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 New Athens Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 305 16.5 18.4 n/a
1990 314 16.6 18.9 n/a
1991 343 17.6 19.4 n/a
1992 327 17.6 18.5 n/a
1993 316 16.6 19.0 n/a
1994 295 18.1 16.3 n/a
1995 303 17.8 17.0 n/a
1996 303 17.8 17.0 n/a
1997 309 20.1 15.4 n/a
1998 295 20.2 14.6 n/a
1999 301 20.2 14.9 n/a
2000 292 21.1 13.8 n/a
2001 303 21.1 14.4 n/a
2002 287 20.1 14.3 29.6
2003 287 20.1 14.3 29.6
2004 294 17.1 17.2 33.3
2005 290 18.1 16.0 35.2
2006 289 15.1 19.1 33.2
2007 288 17.0 16.9 33.3
2008 246 14.0 17.6 36.2
2009 297 17.1 17.4 32
2010 305 17.1 17.8 41.1
2011 285 16.6 17.1 46.7
2012 232 16.6 13.9 30.2
2013 240 18.7 12.8 36.3
2014 208 15.0 13.8 36.5
2015 242 15.0 16.1 24.8
2016 238 16.0 14.8 28.2
2017 219 14.0 15.6 21.5
2018 229 14.0 16.3 14.4
2019 240 15.0 16.0 17.5
2020 216 14.0 15.4 6.5
2021 224 n/a n/a n/a
2022 223 12.0 18.5 30
2023 231 12.2 18.8 25.1

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

New Athens Elementary

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal
201598.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%7.5%98.8%98.8%7.5%
201699.2%99.6%99.6%99.6%9.6%99.2%99.2%10.0%
201798.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%12.3%98.7%98.7%12.3%
201898.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%14.6%98.7%98.7%14.6%
201998.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%16.7%98.3%98.3%16.7%
202197.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.8%97.3%97.3%12.9%
202299.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.6%99.1%99.1%13.5%
202399.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.1%13.3%
202498.4%98.8%98.8%98.8%99.6%98.8%98.4%13.1%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for New Athens Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,750 (16.7%) $8,728 (83.3%) $10,477
2020 $1,803 (16.5%) $9,111 (83.5%) $10,914
2021 $1,108 (10.3%) $9,654 (89.7%) $10,762
2022 $1,108 (10.3%) $9,654 (89.7%) $10,762
2023 $725 (5.9%) $11,490 (94.1%) $12,215
2024 $713 (5.6%) $12,125 (94.4%) $12,838

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

Impact of COVID-19 on New Athens Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 252nd of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 373rd of 2077 Elementary schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Athens Elementary)77.550
 27.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Athens CUSD 60)77.550
 27.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Athens Elementary)82.571.4
 11.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Athens CUSD 60)82.571.4
 11.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New Athens Elementary)4045.9
 5.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Athens CUSD 60)4045.9
 5.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Athens Elementary)62.921.6
 41.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Athens CUSD 60)62.921.6
 41.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New Athens Elementary)61.371.5
 10.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Athens CUSD 60)61.371.5
 10.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Athens Elementary)45.435.7
 9.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Athens CUSD 60)45.435.7
 9.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (New Athens Elementary)69.675
 5.4%
   5th Grade Science (New Athens CUSD 60)69.675
 5.4%
   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 Students240231
 3.8%
African American30
 100%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White229227
 0.9%
Two or More Races73
 57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.5%25.1%
 7.6%

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Students who attend New Athens Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : New Athens Junior High
High : New Athens High School

New Athens Elementary ranks 480th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 231 students attended New Athens Elementary.

Students at New Athens Elementary are 98% White, 1% Two or more races.


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