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Farmingdale Elementary School

Summary:

Farmingdale Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Pleasant Plains, Illinois, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 468 students. The school is part of the Pleasant Plains CUSD 8 district, which is ranked 189 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Farmingdale Elementary School consistently performs above the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grades. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rate for all grades was 47.9%, compared to the state average of 41.2%. The school's performance in ELA and Mathematics is also generally higher than the Pleasant Plains CUSD 8 district average, indicating that Farmingdale is one of the stronger-performing schools within the district. Additionally, Farmingdale Elementary School has a strong performance among its student subgroups, particularly for female students, male students, and students with disabilities.

When compared to the nearby schools in the Springfield School District 186, Farmingdale Elementary School significantly outperforms them in academic proficiency, particularly in ELA and Mathematics. The nearby schools in the Springfield district generally have much higher rates of chronic absenteeism and lower academic proficiency compared to Farmingdale Elementary School. This suggests that Farmingdale Elementary School is a high-performing school that consistently delivers high-quality instruction to its students, regardless of their socioeconomic status.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 2473 N Farmingdale Rd
       Pleasant Plains, IL  62677-4012

(217) 626-1221

District: Pleasant Plains CUSD 8

SchoolDigger Rank:
463rd of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,799 Help


Students who attend Farmingdale Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Pleasant Plains Middle School
High:    Pleasant Plains High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  468

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.2%
African American:
1.9%
Two or more races:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.4% Help


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Compare Details Farmingdale Elementary School ranks better than 77.6% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.75. (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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Farmingdale Elementary School is $11,799.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Farmingdale Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Farmingdale Elementary School 463rd of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Farmingdale Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Pleasant Plains CUSD 8:

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasant Plains CUSD 8 189th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Farmingdale Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Farmingdale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 74.41 561st 2020 72.2%
2004 77.31 428th 2030 78.9%
2005 80.58 289th 2022 85.7%
2006 77.72 393rd 2086 81.2%
2007 77.59 383rd 2095 81.7%
2008 84.36 164th 2092 92.2%
2009 81.70 278th 2120 86.9%
2010 82.02 258th 2139 87.9%
2011 86.30 99th 2147 95.4%
2012 86.75 72nd 2166 96.7%
2013 86.22 242nd 2167 88.8%
2014 85.52 250th 2093 88.1%
2015 68.42 555th 2052 73.0%
2016 70.31 551st 2046 73.1%
2017 76.67 438th 2044 78.6%
2018 52.72 897th 2037 56.0%
2019 60.87 760th 2086 63.6%
2021 76.92 389th 1948 80.0%
2022 64.86 666th 2082 68.0%
2023 59.30 752nd 2077 63.8%
2024 75.75 463rd 2067 77.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Farmingdale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.99 81st 763 89.4%
2019 64.19 289th 1194 75.8%
2021 51.54 249th 640 61.1%
2022 67.23 217th 1113 80.5%
2023 43.26 554th 1156 52.1%
2024 50.22 471st 1195 60.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Farmingdale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.51 775th 1816 57.3%
2022 65.78 410th 1763 76.7%
2023 57.90 619th 1808 65.8%
2024 37.10 1141st 1793 36.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Farmingdale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.50 886th 1964 54.9%
2019 62.80 688th 2019 65.9%
2021 69.51 431st 1680 74.3%
2022 63.76 637th 1970 67.7%
2023 63.80 621st 1957 68.3%
2024 73.87 445th 1942 77.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Farmingdale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.29 197th 907 78.3%
2024 73.95 115th 886 87.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Farmingdale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.19 852nd 1972 56.8%
2019 57.31 777th 2019 61.5%
2021 77.51 307th 1707 82.0%
2022 61.47 660th 1977 66.6%
2023 52.71 841st 1984 57.6%
2024 74.14 442nd 1959 77.4%
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Rank History for White students at Farmingdale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.90 1043rd 1463 28.7%
2019 40.57 908th 1462 37.9%
2021 56.03 534th 1308 59.2%
2022 43.74 821st 1425 42.4%
2023 40.17 871st 1419 38.6%
2024 58.64 546th 1392 60.8%
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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 Farmingdale Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 326 n/a 2 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 328
1990 318 n/a 2 n/a 2 n/a n/a 0 322
1991 393 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 393
1992 385 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 387
1993 363 3 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 368
1994 369 4 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1995 558 4 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 570
1996 558 4 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 570
1997 574 5 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 589
1998 555 9 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1999 533 8 9 1 1 n/a n/a 0 552
2000 439 8 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2001 450 15 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2002 500 5 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 512
2003 500 5 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 512
2004 519 4 5 6 1 n/a n/a 0 535
2005 505 9 2 3 1 n/a n/a 6 526
2006 485 4 4 2 1 n/a n/a 7 503
2007 488 2 5 3 1 n/a n/a 7 506
2008 474 2 4 4 0 n/a n/a 4 488
2009 477 3 7 3 3 n/a n/a 13 506
2010 453 3 7 5 0 n/a n/a 16 484
2011 413 7 9 5 1 0 17 0 452
2012 382 6 10 10 6 0 18 0 432
2013 396 11 9 8 6 0 21 0 451
2014 417 10 8 8 5 0 10 0 458
2015 406 6 5 6 3 0 8 0 434
2016 422 4 4 7 2 0 12 0 451
2017 424 11 2 10 1 1 17 0 466
2018 422 10 4 8 1 1 18 0 464
2019 443 4 1 8 0 5 16 0 477
2020 457 6 0 6 0 5 11 0 485
2021 434 4 0 8 1 6 10 0 463
2022 433 6 1 8 0 6 5 0 459
2023 436 9 0 8 0 6 9 0 468

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 Farmingdale Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 328 14.0 23.4 n/a
1990 322 16.0 20.1 n/a
1991 393 20.0 19.6 n/a
1992 387 20.0 19.3 n/a
1993 368 20.0 18.4 n/a
1994 378 20.0 18.9 n/a
1995 570 29.7 19.2 n/a
1996 570 29.7 19.2 n/a
1997 589 32.0 18.4 n/a
1998 575 32.0 18.0 n/a
1999 552 32.0 17.3 n/a
2000 456 26.0 17.5 n/a
2001 478 26.3 18.2 n/a
2002 512 26.0 19.7 11.3
2003 512 26.0 19.7 11.3
2004 535 28.2 19.0 12.1
2005 526 26.6 19.8 10.8
2006 503 30.1 16.7 12.1
2007 506 33.0 15.3 7.8
2008 488 25.0 19.5 8.9
2009 506 26.5 19.1 9.7
2010 484 26.5 18.2 9.8
2011 452 25.0 18.0 9.5
2012 432 24.0 18.0 10.4
2013 451 30.4 14.8 16.2
2014 458 29.8 15.3 13.3
2015 434 30.0 14.4 9.7
2016 451 30.0 15.0 9.8
2017 466 29.0 16.0 5.8
2018 464 29.0 16.0 6.9
2019 477 28.0 17.0 14
2020 485 28.6 16.9 11.8
2021 463 n/a n/a n/a
2022 459 28.0 16.3 11.8
2023 468 30.0 15.6 9.4

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 Farmingdale Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 328 14.0 23.4 n/a
1990 322 16.0 20.1 n/a
1991 393 20.0 19.6 n/a
1992 387 20.0 19.3 n/a
1993 368 20.0 18.4 n/a
1994 378 20.0 18.9 n/a
1995 570 29.7 19.2 n/a
1996 570 29.7 19.2 n/a
1997 589 32.0 18.4 n/a
1998 575 32.0 18.0 n/a
1999 552 32.0 17.3 n/a
2000 456 26.0 17.5 n/a
2001 478 26.3 18.2 n/a
2002 512 26.0 19.7 11.3
2003 512 26.0 19.7 11.3
2004 535 28.2 19.0 12.1
2005 526 26.6 19.8 10.8
2006 503 30.1 16.7 12.1
2007 506 33.0 15.3 7.8
2008 488 25.0 19.5 8.9
2009 506 26.5 19.1 9.7
2010 484 26.5 18.2 9.8
2011 452 25.0 18.0 9.5
2012 432 24.0 18.0 10.4
2013 451 30.4 14.8 16.2
2014 458 29.8 15.3 13.3
2015 434 30.0 14.4 9.7
2016 451 30.0 15.0 9.8
2017 466 29.0 16.0 5.8
2018 464 29.0 16.0 6.9
2019 477 28.0 17.0 14
2020 485 28.6 16.9 11.8
2021 463 n/a n/a n/a
2022 459 28.0 16.3 11.8
2023 468 30.0 15.6 9.4

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

Farmingdale Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal
201599.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%7.9%99.3%99.5%8.1%
201799.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%7.7%99.4%99.4%7.7%
201899.8%99.4%99.4%99.4%7.5%99.8%99.8%7.5%
201999.4%99.2%99.2%99.2%6.1%99.2%99.4%6.1%
202198.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%97.4%98.7%98.7%5.2%
202298.5%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%4.8%
202398.1%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.1%98.3%98.1%5.6%
202497.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%6.5%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $325 (3.4%) $9,216 (96.6%) $9,540
2020 $306 (2.9%) $10,194 (97.1%) $10,500
2021 $247 (1.4%) $17,138 (98.6%) $17,385
2022 $247 (1.4%) $17,138 (98.6%) $17,385
2023 $496 (4.2%) $11,360 (95.8%) $11,857
2024 $326 (2.8%) $11,473 (97.2%) $11,798

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Farmingdale 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 760th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 752nd of 2077 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Farmingdale Elementary School)29.826.4
 3.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Plains CUSD 8)29.826.4
 3.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Farmingdale Elementary School)4947.3
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Plains CUSD 8)4947.3
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Farmingdale Elementary School)48.937.1
 11.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Plains CUSD 8)48.937.1
 11.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Farmingdale Elementary School)37.226.9
 10.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Plains CUSD 8)37.226.9
 10.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students477468
 1.9%
African American49
 125%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic88
Pacific Islander56
 20%
White443436
 1.6%
Two or More Races169
 43.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14%9.4%
 4.6%

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Students who attend Farmingdale Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pleasant Plains Middle School
High : Pleasant Plains High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 468 students attended Farmingdale Elementary School.

Students at Farmingdale Elementary School are 93% White, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% Pacific Islander.

Farmingdale Elementary School ranks 463rd of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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