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Rankin Elementary School

Summary:

Rankin Elementary School is a public K-8 school in Pekin, Illinois, serving 201 students as part of the Rankin Central School District 98. The school has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, outperforming the state average in English Language Arts and Science proficiency.

While Rankin Elementary's male students have performed better than the state average, the school's white students have struggled, ranking 1,007 out of 1,392 Illinois elementary schools in 2023-2024. Additionally, Rankin has experienced a higher rate of chronic absenteeism compared to the state average, ranging from 11.3% to 13.3% over the past few years. The school's relatively high spending per student, ranging from $17,153 to $18,873, suggests a significant investment in resources, but the school should evaluate the effectiveness of these investments.

Compared to nearby schools, Rankin Elementary's performance is mixed. It outperforms the state average in many areas, but lags behind some higher-performing schools, such as Hollis Consolidated Grade School. By addressing the challenges in subgroup performance and chronic absenteeism, and learning from the successes of nearby high-performing schools, Rankin Elementary can work to improve its overall educational outcomes and provide a more equitable and effective learning environment for all its students.


Detail:

Public K-8

 13716 5th St
       Pekin, IL  61554-9650

(309) 346-3182

District: Rankin Central School District 98

SchoolDigger Rank:
958th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,362 Help


Students who attend Rankin Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Pekin Community High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  201

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.0%
Two or more races:
4.0%
African American:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.3% Help


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Compare Details Rankin Elementary School ranks better than 53.7% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.16. (See more...)
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Compare Details Rankin Elementary School ranks better than 71.5% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.09. (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 Rankin Elementary School is $20,362.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rankin Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rankin Elementary School 958th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Rankin Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Rankin Elementary School 388th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Rankin Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Rankin Central School District 98:

SchoolDigger ranks Rankin Central School District 98 357th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rankin Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Rankin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 75.53 515th 2020 74.5%
2004 55.51 1111th 2030 45.3%
2005 83.17 194th 2022 90.4%
2006 68.37 766th 2086 63.3%
2007 70.67 682nd 2095 67.4%
2008 71.09 680th 2092 67.5%
2009 69.91 735th 2120 65.3%
2010 65.68 890th 2139 58.4%
2011 65.58 883rd 2147 58.9%
2012 61.48 1003rd 2166 53.7%
2013 39.02 1421st 2167 34.4%
2014 52.90 1032nd 2093 50.7%
2015 56.43 773rd 2052 62.3%
2016 59.99 739th 2046 63.9%
2017 51.85 912th 2044 55.4%
2018 49.02 963rd 2037 52.7%
2019 60.57 765th 2086 63.3%
2021 41.02 1036th 1948 46.8%
2022 44.26 1085th 2082 47.9%
2023 40.72 1161st 2077 44.1%
2024 49.16 958th 2067 53.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Rankin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.87 1077th 1964 45.2%
2019 68.01 577th 2019 71.4%
2021 30.96 1130th 1680 32.7%
2022 54.87 773rd 1970 60.8%
2023 41.90 1057th 1957 46.0%
2024 49.15 895th 1942 53.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Rankin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.73 831st 1972 57.9%
2019 62.82 667th 2019 67.0%
2021 61.17 536th 1707 68.6%
2022 41.95 1050th 1977 46.9%
2024 53.92 798th 1959 59.3%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Rankin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.94 900th 1463 38.5%
2019 42.78 869th 1462 40.6%
2021 23.91 1074th 1308 17.9%
2022 22.75 1187th 1425 16.7%
2023 22.32 1172nd 1419 17.4%
2024 31.05 1007th 1392 27.7%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Rankin Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Rankin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 71.63 356th 1185 70.0%
2004 69.49 408th 1204 66.1%
2005 86.35 111th 1209 90.8%
2006 82.80 143rd 1272 88.8%
2007 73.57 319th 1287 75.2%
2008 61.95 587th 1293 54.6%
2009 61.00 593rd 1318 55.0%
2010 68.33 454th 1327 65.8%
2011 68.90 456th 1344 66.1%
2012 73.56 348th 1365 74.5%
2013 48.51 722nd 1367 47.2%
2014 54.91 605th 1322 54.2%
2015 42.33 676th 1302 48.1%
2016 54.11 528th 1294 59.2%
2017 53.45 535th 1293 58.6%
2018 70.54 319th 1293 75.3%
2019 76.68 266th 1356 80.4%
2021 65.94 332nd 1241 73.2%
2022 73.30 296th 1369 78.4%
2023 66.53 372nd 1367 72.8%
2024 66.09 388th 1363 71.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Rankin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.81 351st 1161 69.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Rankin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.88 254th 1226 79.3%
2023 53.66 492nd 1275 61.4%
2024 66.58 361st 1251 71.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Rankin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.98 578th 1223 52.7%
2019 69.33 326th 1296 74.8%
2021 58.32 336th 1048 67.9%
2022 73.63 263rd 1286 79.5%
2023 71.61 282nd 1292 78.2%
2024 73.70 271st 1264 78.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Rankin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.82 349th 889 60.7%
2019 64.53 292nd 905 67.7%
2021 52.75 349th 813 57.1%
2022 58.58 333rd 898 62.9%
2023 51.30 394th 895 56.0%
2024 46.51 458th 875 47.7%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Rankin Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 180 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 180
1990 181 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 181
1991 182 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1992 194 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 194
1993 185 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 185
1994 172 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 172
1995 168 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 168
1996 168 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 168
1997 162 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 162
1998 198 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 201
1999 212 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2000 199 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 199
2001 203 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2002 206 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 206
2003 206 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 206
2004 188 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 188
2005 202 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 207
2006 194 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 4 202
2007 178 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 5 189
2008 171 0 0 3 4 n/a n/a 9 187
2009 192 0 0 3 4 n/a n/a 7 206
2010 210 1 2 1 4 n/a n/a 6 224
2011 218 3 3 0 5 0 5 0 234
2012 232 5 3 2 3 0 5 0 250
2013 227 5 2 10 2 0 3 0 249
2014 222 5 2 4 3 1 4 0 241
2015 214 4 3 4 1 0 5 0 231
2016 227 4 2 3 0 0 8 0 244
2017 221 3 6 3 0 0 8 0 241
2018 207 4 8 3 0 0 7 0 229
2019 200 4 5 4 0 0 12 0 225
2020 178 4 0 6 0 0 7 0 195
2021 164 4 0 6 0 0 9 0 183
2022 174 5 2 5 0 0 9 0 195
2023 181 5 1 5 1 0 8 0 201

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Rankin Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 180 10.0 18.0 n/a
1990 181 10.0 18.1 n/a
1991 182 10.0 18.2 n/a
1992 194 10.0 19.4 n/a
1993 185 10.0 18.5 n/a
1994 172 10.0 17.2 n/a
1995 168 10.6 15.8 n/a
1996 168 10.6 15.8 n/a
1997 162 11.0 14.7 n/a
1998 201 13.0 15.5 n/a
1999 214 16.0 13.4 n/a
2000 199 16.5 12.1 n/a
2001 203 15.4 13.2 n/a
2002 206 15.9 13.0 24.3
2003 206 15.9 13.0 24.3
2004 188 15.2 12.4 25.5
2005 207 15.6 13.3 23.2
2006 202 15.6 12.9 22.2
2007 189 14.0 13.5 25.5
2008 187 13.0 14.4 20.8
2009 206 13.4 15.4 20.1
2010 224 14.0 16.0 33.5
2011 234 14.5 16.1 26.1
2012 250 13.5 18.5 30.8
2013 249 22.0 11.2 36.9
2014 241 16.6 14.4 40.2
2015 231 17.0 13.5 33.3
2016 244 19.0 12.8 32.4
2017 241 19.4 12.4 29.9
2018 229 19.4 11.8 28.4
2019 225 18.4 12.2 26.2
2020 195 18.8 10.3 22.1
2021 183 n/a n/a n/a
2022 195 19.4 10.0 25.6
2023 201 18.4 10.9 31.3

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 Rankin Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 180 10.0 18.0 n/a
1990 181 10.0 18.1 n/a
1991 182 10.0 18.2 n/a
1992 194 10.0 19.4 n/a
1993 185 10.0 18.5 n/a
1994 172 10.0 17.2 n/a
1995 168 10.6 15.8 n/a
1996 168 10.6 15.8 n/a
1997 162 11.0 14.7 n/a
1998 201 13.0 15.5 n/a
1999 214 16.0 13.4 n/a
2000 199 16.5 12.1 n/a
2001 203 15.4 13.2 n/a
2002 206 15.9 13.0 24.3
2003 206 15.9 13.0 24.3
2004 188 15.2 12.4 25.5
2005 207 15.6 13.3 23.2
2006 202 15.6 12.9 22.2
2007 189 14.0 13.5 25.5
2008 187 13.0 14.4 20.8
2009 206 13.4 15.4 20.1
2010 224 14.0 16.0 33.5
2011 234 14.5 16.1 26.1
2012 250 13.5 18.5 30.8
2013 249 22.0 11.2 36.9
2014 241 16.6 14.4 40.2
2015 231 17.0 13.5 33.3
2016 244 19.0 12.8 32.4
2017 241 19.4 12.4 29.9
2018 229 19.4 11.8 28.4
2019 225 18.4 12.2 26.2
2020 195 18.8 10.3 22.1
2021 183 n/a n/a n/a
2022 195 19.4 10.0 25.6
2023 201 18.4 10.9 31.3

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

Rankin Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal Meningococcal
201598.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%42.2%98.3%98.3%
201699.2%98.0%98.0%98.0%37.2%98.8%62.8%0.8%8.0%
2017100.0%99.2%99.2%99.2%33.8%100.0%100.0%21.9%
201898.3%97.9%97.9%97.9%39.3%97.9%97.9%0.9%38.5%
201997.6%98.1%98.1%98.1%37.7%97.1%98.1%36.7%
202194.6%94.6%94.1%94.6%94.1%94.6%94.6%34.6%
202293.8%92.8%92.8%92.8%93.8%93.3%92.8%39.7%
202394.5%94.9%94.9%94.9%45.6%94.9%95.4%45.6%
202496.3%95.8%95.8%95.8%52.8%96.3%95.8%43.9%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,309 (8.4%) $14,225 (91.6%) $15,534
2020 $497 (2.9%) $16,857 (97.1%) $17,354
2021 $742 (4.3%) $16,412 (95.7%) $17,153
2022 $742 (4.3%) $16,412 (95.7%) $17,153
2023 $821 (4.4%) $18,051 (95.6%) $18,872
2024 $818 (4.0%) $19,544 (96.0%) $20,362

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rankin Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 765th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1161st of 2077 Elementary schools
 19.2%
Ranks 266th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 372nd of 1367 Middle schools
 7.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rankin Elementary School)5021.1
 28.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rankin Central School District 98)5021.1
 28.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rankin Elementary School)52.715.8
 36.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rankin Central School District 98)52.715.8
 36.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rankin Elementary School)56.527.8
 28.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rankin Central School District 98)56.527.8
 28.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rankin Elementary School)43.55.6
 37.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rankin Central School District 98)43.55.6
 37.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rankin Elementary School)5050
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rankin Central School District 98)5050
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rankin Elementary School)5.620
 14.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rankin Central School District 98)5.620
 14.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Rankin Elementary School)47.145
 2.1%
   5th Grade Science (Rankin Central School District 98)47.145
 2.1%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rankin Elementary School)23.838.5
 14.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Rankin Central School District 98)23.838.5
 14.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Rankin Elementary School)33.33.8
 29.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Rankin Central School District 98)33.33.8
 29.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Rankin Elementary School)75.973.7
 2.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Rankin Central School District 98)75.973.7
 2.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Rankin Elementary School)41.339.5
 1.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Rankin Central School District 98)41.339.5
 1.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Rankin Elementary School)61.566.6
 5.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Rankin Central School District 98)61.566.6
 5.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rankin Elementary School)42.333.4
 8.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Rankin Central School District 98)42.333.4
 8.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Rankin Elementary School)73.145
 28.1%
   8th Grade Science (Rankin Central School District 98)73.145
 28.1%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students225201
 10.7%
African American45
 25%
American Indian01
Asian51
 80%
Hispanic45
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White200181
 9.5%
Two or More Races128
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.2%31.3%
 5.1%

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High : Pekin Community High School

Rankin Elementary School ranks 958th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 201 students attended Rankin Elementary School.

Students at Rankin Elementary School are 90% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic.


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