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Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School

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Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 496 students in grades K-5 in Quincy, Illinois, which is part of the Quincy School District 172. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Illinois elementary schools, with academic performance generally below state and district averages.

Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School faces several challenges, including a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (70.16% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch) and significant disparities in performance between student subgroups. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's ranking for African American students was 647 out of 655 Illinois elementary schools, while the ranking for White students was 1111 out of 1392. The school's performance for students with disabilities and English Language Learners is also below average compared to the state and district. Additionally, the school has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 43.2% in 2020-2021, though the rate has improved in recent years to 18.1% in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby schools in the same district, Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School generally underperforms. For instance, in 2023-2024, Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School had higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts (41.9%) and Mathematics (29.2%) than Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School (26.3% and 19.3%, respectively). Addressing the challenges faced by Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School will require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, additional resources, and collaboration with the broader community.


Detail:

Public K-5

 4900 Columbus Rd
       Quincy, IL  62305

(217) 228-7117

District: Quincy School District 172

SchoolDigger Rank:
1214th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,652 Help


Students who attend Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Quincy Junior High School
High:    Quincy Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  496

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.0%
Two or more races:
13.9%
African American:
10.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.2% Help


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Compare Details Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School ranks worse than 58.7% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Quincy School District 172. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.34. (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 Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Quincy School District 172.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School is $14,652, which is the 2nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Quincy School District 172.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School 1214th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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African American students:
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Quincy School District 172:

SchoolDigger ranks Quincy School District 172 548th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.30 1258th 2086 39.7%
2021 53.30 794th 1948 59.2%
2022 56.43 810th 2082 61.1%
2023 52.97 882nd 2077 57.5%
2024 37.34 1214th 2067 41.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.13 20th 40 50.0%
2022 51.72 39th 95 58.9%
2023 18.70 77th 93 17.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.93 633rd 1194 47.0%
2021 29.64 453rd 640 29.2%
2022 38.23 586th 1113 47.3%
2023 33.90 715th 1156 38.1%
2024 35.50 725th 1195 39.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.47 1395th 1816 23.2%
2021 64.33 346th 1514 77.1%
2022 69.28 344th 1763 80.5%
2023 63.06 494th 1808 72.7%
2024 40.08 1058th 1793 41.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.04 1018th 2019 49.6%
2021 44.83 845th 1680 49.7%
2022 52.02 835th 1970 57.6%
2023 48.98 903rd 1957 53.9%
2024 33.88 1214th 1942 37.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.60 516th 907 43.1%
2024 35.80 536th 886 39.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.71 1443rd 2019 28.5%
2021 53.75 659th 1707 61.4%
2022 58.77 707th 1977 64.2%
2023 55.05 789th 1984 60.2%
2024 40.63 1071st 1959 45.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 17.32 647th 655 1.2%
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Rank History for White students at Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.22 1210th 1462 17.2%
2021 33.70 912th 1308 30.3%
2022 34.56 975th 1425 31.6%
2023 42.37 833rd 1419 41.3%
2024 24.68 1111th 1392 20.2%
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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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Enrollment information for Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 183 77 3 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 266
1990 163 58 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 221
1991 172 63 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 236
1992 166 62 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1993 158 79 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1994 150 76 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1995 156 74 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 231
1996 156 74 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 231
1997 149 65 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 217
1998 145 79 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1999 142 71 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 220
2000 144 61 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 209
2001 132 69 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2002 142 74 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 218
2003 142 74 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 218
2004 123 85 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 211
2005 135 86 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 223
2006 147 87 1 1 1 n/a n/a 2 239
2007 128 76 0 3 0 n/a n/a 1 208
2008 133 65 2 0 1 n/a n/a 7 208
2009 154 66 3 1 0 n/a n/a 19 243
2010 158 76 1 1 1 n/a n/a 34 271
2011 164 80 0 3 0 0 30 0 277
2012 159 78 0 6 0 0 27 0 270
2013 187 63 0 4 0 0 28 0 282
2014 195 74 3 2 0 1 24 0 299
2015 167 65 3 9 0 0 30 0 274
2016 162 66 1 8 0 0 22 0 259
2017 121 66 1 8 0 0 33 0 229
2018 103 72 2 14 0 0 28 0 219
2019 408 43 5 27 1 0 54 0 538
2020 382 47 2 32 0 0 46 0 509
2021 358 39 2 25 3 0 54 0 481
2022 364 44 2 19 1 0 59 0 489
2023 352 53 2 19 1 0 69 0 496

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 Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 266 15.0 17.7 n/a
1990 221 19.0 11.6 n/a
1991 236 19.9 11.8 n/a
1992 228 20.6 11.0 n/a
1993 238 19.5 12.2 n/a
1994 226 20.5 11.0 n/a
1995 231 24.5 9.4 n/a
1996 231 24.5 9.4 n/a
1997 217 24.6 8.8 n/a
1998 228 25.4 9.0 n/a
1999 220 26.0 8.5 n/a
2000 209 25.0 8.4 n/a
2001 205 26.0 7.9 n/a
2002 218 26.0 8.4 87.6
2003 218 26.0 8.4 87.6
2004 211 23.5 9.0 89.6
2005 223 25.5 8.7 91.5
2006 239 25.0 9.6 81
2007 208 23.0 9.0 92.3
2008 208 22.0 9.5 97
2009 243 26.5 9.2 104.5
2010 271 24.0 11.2 108.4
2011 277 23.9 11.5 97.8
2012 270 26.4 10.2 94.8
2013 282 17.7 15.8 92.9
2014 299 22.0 13.5 93
2015 274 24.0 11.4 96.4
2016 259 22.0 11.7 88.4
2017 229 21.0 10.9 93.4
2018 219 21.0 10.4 95.9
2019 538 40.2 13.3 62.8
2020 509 40.2 12.6 62.9
2021 481 n/a n/a n/a
2022 489 41.3 11.8 60.9
2023 496 40.7 12.1 70.2

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 Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 266 15.0 17.7 n/a
1990 221 19.0 11.6 n/a
1991 236 19.9 11.8 n/a
1992 228 20.6 11.0 n/a
1993 238 19.5 12.2 n/a
1994 226 20.5 11.0 n/a
1995 231 24.5 9.4 n/a
1996 231 24.5 9.4 n/a
1997 217 24.6 8.8 n/a
1998 228 25.4 9.0 n/a
1999 220 26.0 8.5 n/a
2000 209 25.0 8.4 n/a
2001 205 26.0 7.9 n/a
2002 218 26.0 8.4 87.6
2003 218 26.0 8.4 87.6
2004 211 23.5 9.0 89.6
2005 223 25.5 8.7 91.5
2006 239 25.0 9.6 81
2007 208 23.0 9.0 92.3
2008 208 22.0 9.5 97
2009 243 26.5 9.2 104.5
2010 271 24.0 11.2 108.4
2011 277 23.9 11.5 97.8
2012 270 26.4 10.2 94.8
2013 282 17.7 15.8 92.9
2014 299 22.0 13.5 93
2015 274 24.0 11.4 96.4
2016 259 22.0 11.7 88.4
2017 229 21.0 10.9 93.4
2018 219 21.0 10.4 95.9
2019 538 40.2 13.3 62.8
2020 509 40.2 12.6 62.9
2021 481 n/a n/a n/a
2022 489 41.3 11.8 60.9
2023 496 40.7 12.1 70.2

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

Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis B
2015100.0%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%100.0%
201699.2%98.8%98.8%98.8%99.2%99.2%
201798.7%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%
201898.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%98.6%
201999.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%98.9%98.9%
202198.3%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.3%100.0%
202298.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.3%98.5%
202397.8%98.0%98.0%98.0%97.8%97.8%
202498.3%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.3%99.8%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,188 (11.4%) $9,260 (88.6%) $10,447
2020 $1,179 (10.8%) $9,700 (89.2%) $10,879
2021 $1,584 (13.0%) $10,600 (87.0%) $12,184
2022 $1,584 (13.0%) $10,600 (87.0%) $12,184
2023 $2,381 (17.7%) $11,061 (82.3%) $13,442
2024 $2,969 (20.3%) $11,683 (79.7%) $14,652

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dr. Abby Fox Rooney 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 1258th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 882nd of 2077 Elementary schools
 17.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School)30.830.6
 0.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Quincy School District 172)25.920.7
 5.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School)28.636.1
 7.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Quincy School District 172)3023.9
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School)26.834.2
 7.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Quincy School District 172)29.227.5
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School)2826.6
 1.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Quincy School District 172)29.926.1
 3.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School)23.527.1
 3.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Quincy School District 172)3030.8
 0.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School)25.630
 4.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Quincy School District 172)33.928.9
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School)45.747.2
 1.5%
   5th Grade Science (Quincy School District 172)55.147.1
 8%
   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 Students538496
 7.8%
African American4353
 23.3%
American Indian11
Asian52
 60%
Hispanic2719
 29.6%
Pacific Islander00
White408352
 13.7%
Two or More Races5469
 27.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.8%70.2%
 7.3%

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Students at Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School are 71% White, 14% Two or more races, 11% African American, 4% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 496 students attended Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School.

Students who attend Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Quincy Junior High School
High : Quincy Senior High School

Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School ranks 1214th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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