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Sesser-Valier Elementary School

Summary:

Sesser-Valier Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 282 students in grades PK-5 in Sesser, Illinois, which is part of the Sesser-Valier CUSD 196 district.

Sesser-Valier Elementary School has shown consistent improvement in its academic performance, moving from the bottom half of Illinois elementary schools to the top quarter in recent years. The school's students perform exceptionally well on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) tests, with 61% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 28.4%. The school's male students and low socioeconomic status (SES) students have particularly strong performance, ranking in the top 10% and top 3% of Illinois elementary schools, respectively. However, the school's white student population has struggled relative to the state average.

Sesser-Valier Elementary School consistently outperforms nearby schools, such as Community Cons School, Denning Elementary School, and Zeigler-Royalton Elementary School, on both English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments, despite having a higher percentage of low-SES students. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 4.5% in the 2020-2021 school year to 21.8% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is a concerning trend that the school and district should address.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4626 State Highway 154
       Sesser, IL  62884-2277

(618) 625-5105

District: Sesser-Valier CUSD 196

SchoolDigger Rank:
460th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,684 Help


Students who attend Sesser-Valier Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Sesser-Valier Junior High School
High:    Sesser-Valier High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  266

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.3%
Two or more races:
6.0%
Hispanic:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sesser-Valier Elementary School ranks better than 77.7% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.83. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.3%), two or more races (6%), Hispanic (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sesser-Valier Elementary School is 10.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sesser-Valier Elementary School is $12,684.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sesser-Valier Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sesser-Valier Elementary School 460th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Sesser-Valier Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Sesser-Valier CUSD 196:

SchoolDigger ranks Sesser-Valier CUSD 196 380th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sesser-Valier Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sesser-Valier Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 68.73 753rd 2020 62.7%
2004 54.41 1135th 2030 44.1%
2005 69.29 692nd 2022 65.8%
2006 50.30 1303rd 2086 37.5%
2007 60.48 1020th 2095 51.3%
2008 72.81 628th 2092 70.0%
2009 77.99 437th 2120 79.4%
2010 72.20 658th 2139 69.2%
2011 57.29 1126th 2147 47.6%
2012 69.52 749th 2166 65.4%
2013 74.62 537th 2167 75.2%
2014 72.14 579th 2093 72.3%
2015 35.87 1237th 2052 39.7%
2016 37.50 1229th 2046 39.9%
2017 32.37 1351st 2044 33.9%
2018 33.22 1346th 2037 33.9%
2019 40.34 1189th 2086 43.0%
2021 56.59 721st 1948 63.0%
2022 62.52 707th 2082 66.0%
2023 84.53 282nd 2077 86.4%
2024 75.83 460th 2067 77.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sesser-Valier Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.86 1089th 1765 38.3%
2019 30.03 1375th 1816 24.3%
2021 61.07 393rd 1514 74.0%
2022 69.03 346th 1763 80.4%
2023 93.32 47th 1808 97.4%
2024 82.27 151st 1793 91.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Sesser-Valier Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.86 1079th 1964 45.1%
2019 47.73 1004th 2019 50.3%
2021 54.79 670th 1680 60.1%
2022 48.34 896th 1970 54.5%
2023 73.84 439th 1957 77.6%
2024 72.60 467th 1942 76.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Sesser-Valier Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.31 152nd 907 83.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Sesser-Valier Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.35 1483rd 1972 24.8%
2019 32.53 1347th 2019 33.3%
2021 53.66 661st 1707 61.3%
2022 74.17 444th 1977 77.5%
2023 88.45 186th 1984 90.6%
2024 74.87 430th 1959 78.1%
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Rank History for White students at Sesser-Valier Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.51 1253rd 1463 14.4%
2019 18.84 1269th 1462 13.2%
2021 40.53 769th 1308 41.2%
2022 46.41 759th 1425 46.7%
2023 73.75 293rd 1419 79.4%
2024 63.93 458th 1392 67.1%
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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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Enrollment information for Sesser-Valier Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 392 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 392
1990 413 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 413
1991 420 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1992 440 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1993 403 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1994 360 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1995 354 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1996 354 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1997 337 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1998 346 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1999 340 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 340
2000 367 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2001 361 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2002 343 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2003 343 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2004 431 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2005 353 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2006 359 2 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2007 339 1 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2008 350 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 10 360
2009 376 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 7 384
2010 364 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 8 375
2011 321 0 2 9 2 0 11 0 345
2012 324 0 2 7 3 0 6 0 342
2013 314 0 2 8 1 0 11 0 336
2014 295 0 3 13 1 0 9 0 321
2015 293 0 3 9 1 0 8 0 314
2016 308 0 3 7 0 0 11 0 329
2017 310 0 1 8 0 1 11 0 331
2018 288 0 1 11 0 0 11 0 311
2019 285 2 1 8 0 0 14 0 310
2020 275 0 0 9 0 0 14 0 298
2021 239 0 0 7 0 0 12 0 258
2022 249 2 0 5 0 0 12 0 268
2023 258 4 0 9 0 1 10 0 282
2024 235 1 0 13 0 1 16 0 266

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 Sesser-Valier Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 392 21.5 18.2 n/a
1990 413 22.5 18.3 n/a
1991 420 24.5 17.1 n/a
1992 440 23.5 18.7 n/a
1993 403 22.5 17.9 n/a
1994 360 20.5 17.6 n/a
1995 354 18.5 19.1 n/a
1996 354 18.5 19.1 n/a
1997 337 19.5 17.3 n/a
1998 347 19.5 17.8 n/a
1999 340 19.5 17.4 n/a
2000 368 22.0 16.7 n/a
2001 363 22.2 16.4 n/a
2002 348 23.2 15.0 51.1
2003 348 23.2 15.0 51.1
2004 436 23.2 18.8 42.2
2005 357 22.2 16.1 59.9
2006 371 24.2 15.3 53.4
2007 348 24.0 14.5 55.2
2008 360 22.0 16.4 55.4
2009 384 25.5 15.1 48.8
2010 375 25.5 14.7 51.5
2011 345 24.5 14.0 47.5
2012 342 24.5 13.9 48
2013 336 25.9 12.9 47.6
2014 321 23.7 13.5 50.5
2015 314 25.0 12.5 48.1
2016 329 23.0 14.3 42.9
2017 331 21.8 15.1 50.2
2018 311 18.2 17.0 56.9
2019 310 18.6 16.5 52.9
2020 298 19.7 15.0 54
2021 258 n/a n/a n/a
2022 268 21.1 12.6 59
2023 282 20.1 13.9 59.2
2024 266 25.1 10.5 60.9

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 Sesser-Valier Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 392 21.5 18.2 n/a
1990 413 22.5 18.3 n/a
1991 420 24.5 17.1 n/a
1992 440 23.5 18.7 n/a
1993 403 22.5 17.9 n/a
1994 360 20.5 17.6 n/a
1995 354 18.5 19.1 n/a
1996 354 18.5 19.1 n/a
1997 337 19.5 17.3 n/a
1998 347 19.5 17.8 n/a
1999 340 19.5 17.4 n/a
2000 368 22.0 16.7 n/a
2001 363 22.2 16.4 n/a
2002 348 23.2 15.0 51.1
2003 348 23.2 15.0 51.1
2004 436 23.2 18.8 42.2
2005 357 22.2 16.1 59.9
2006 371 24.2 15.3 53.4
2007 348 24.0 14.5 55.2
2008 360 22.0 16.4 55.4
2009 384 25.5 15.1 48.8
2010 375 25.5 14.7 51.5
2011 345 24.5 14.0 47.5
2012 342 24.5 13.9 48
2013 336 25.9 12.9 47.6
2014 321 23.7 13.5 50.5
2015 314 25.0 12.5 48.1
2016 329 23.0 14.3 42.9
2017 331 21.8 15.1 50.2
2018 311 18.2 17.0 56.9
2019 310 18.6 16.5 52.9
2020 298 19.7 15.0 54
2021 258 n/a n/a n/a
2022 268 21.1 12.6 59
2023 282 20.1 13.9 59.2
2024 266 25.1 10.5 60.9

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

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal
201599.7%99.4%99.4%99.4%12.5%99.4%99.7%12.8%
201699.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%12.6%99.4%99.4%12.6%
201799.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%13.0%99.4%99.4%13.0%
201899.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%13.6%99.7%99.7%13.6%
201999.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%12.9%99.0%98.7%12.9%
202198.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%11.1%
202298.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.1%98.5%11.2%
2023100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%11.7%
202498.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%14.6%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sesser-Valier Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,189 (13.7%) $7,484 (86.3%) $8,673
2020 $1,205 (13.5%) $7,717 (86.5%) $8,922
2021 $1,680 (16.9%) $8,233 (83.1%) $9,913
2022 $1,680 (16.9%) $8,233 (83.1%) $9,913
2023 $2,234 (18.6%) $9,786 (81.4%) $12,020
2024 $3,900 (30.7%) $8,784 (69.3%) $12,684

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sesser-Valier 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 1189th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 282nd of 2077 Elementary schools
 43.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sesser-Valier Elementary School)30.659.5
 28.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sesser-Valier CUSD 196)30.659.5
 28.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sesser-Valier Elementary School)36.891.8
 55%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sesser-Valier CUSD 196)36.891.8
 55%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sesser-Valier Elementary School)41.554
 12.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Sesser-Valier CUSD 196)41.554
 12.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sesser-Valier Elementary School)19.551.3
 31.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Sesser-Valier CUSD 196)19.551.3
 31.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sesser-Valier Elementary School)28.148.8
 20.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Sesser-Valier CUSD 196)28.148.8
 20.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sesser-Valier Elementary School)8.834.9
 26.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Sesser-Valier CUSD 196)8.834.9
 26.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Sesser-Valier Elementary School)53.662.8
 9.2%
   5th Grade Science (Sesser-Valier CUSD 196)53.662.8
 9.2%
   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 Students310282
 9%
African American24
 100%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic89
 12.5%
Pacific Islander01
White285258
 9.5%
Two or More Races1410
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.9%59.2%
 6.3%

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Students who attend Sesser-Valier Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sesser-Valier Junior High School
High : Sesser-Valier High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 266 students attended Sesser-Valier Elementary School.

Students at Sesser-Valier Elementary School are 88% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

Sesser-Valier Elementary School ranks 460th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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