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St Elmo Elementary School

Summary:

St Elmo Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 217 students in grades PK-6 in the small town of St Elmo, Illinois, which is part of the St Elmo CUSD 202 district.

Academically, St Elmo Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Illinois elementary schools, with only 38.3% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 15.8% proficient or better in Mathematics, both significantly below state averages. Compared to nearby schools like Cowden-Herrick Grade School and Beecher City Grade School, St Elmo's academic performance is notably weaker. The school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, at 59.45%, may be contributing to these challenges.

Other areas of concern at St Elmo Elementary include chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 6.3% to 16.2% in recent years, which are higher than the state average and some nearby schools. While per-student spending has increased significantly, from $6,972 in 2019-2020 to $12,651 in 2022-2023, this has not yet translated into improved academic outcomes. Interestingly, the school's female students are outperforming their male counterparts, suggesting that further investigation into the factors behind this gender disparity could provide valuable insights for the school.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 519 W 2nd St
       Saint Elmo, IL  62458-1153

(618) 829-3263

District: St Elmo CUSD 202

SchoolDigger Rank:
1092nd of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,618 Help


Students who attend St Elmo Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    St Elmo Junior High School
High:    St Elmo Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  217

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.2%
Two or more races:
1.4%
Hispanic:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.4% Help


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Compare Details St Elmo Elementary School ranks worse than 52.8% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.92. (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 St Elmo Elementary School is $12,618.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

St Elmo Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks St Elmo Elementary School 1092nd of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See St Elmo Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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St Elmo CUSD 202:

SchoolDigger ranks St Elmo CUSD 202 715th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for St Elmo Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at St Elmo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 50.59 1202nd 2020 40.5%
2004 61.49 951st 2030 53.2%
2005 45.97 1314th 2022 35.0%
2006 45.60 1389th 2086 33.4%
2007 43.11 1441st 2095 31.2%
2008 37.33 1504th 2092 28.1%
2009 54.78 1159th 2120 45.3%
2010 59.47 1069th 2139 50.0%
2011 58.33 1084th 2147 49.5%
2012 58.73 1071st 2166 50.6%
2013 47.18 1218th 2167 43.8%
2014 56.39 957th 2093 54.3%
2015 46.12 992nd 2052 51.7%
2016 45.49 1045th 2046 48.9%
2017 39.45 1181st 2044 42.2%
2018 46.48 1013th 2037 50.3%
2019 51.32 944th 2086 54.7%
2021 36.94 1127th 1948 42.1%
2022 47.15 1009th 2082 51.5%
2023 53.47 871st 2077 58.1%
2024 42.92 1092nd 2067 47.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at St Elmo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.25 700th 1765 60.3%
2019 50.81 800th 1816 55.9%
2021 41.24 828th 1514 45.3%
2022 56.49 628th 1763 64.4%
2023 64.00 473rd 1808 73.8%
2024 46.24 890th 1793 50.4%
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Rank History for Female students at St Elmo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.18 1007th 1964 48.7%
2019 49.46 956th 2019 52.6%
2021 38.85 947th 1680 43.6%
2022 45.01 972nd 1970 50.7%
2023 53.40 808th 1957 58.7%
2024 50.52 860th 1942 55.7%
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Rank History for Male students at St Elmo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.90 958th 1972 51.4%
2019 52.86 854th 2019 57.7%
2021 30.97 1119th 1707 34.4%
2022 42.82 1027th 1977 48.1%
2023 50.36 885th 1984 55.4%
2024 32.75 1246th 1959 36.4%
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Rank History for White students at St Elmo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.12 1038th 1463 29.0%
2019 35.16 986th 1462 32.6%
2021 22.11 1101st 1308 15.8%
2022 29.84 1067th 1425 25.1%
2023 33.88 983rd 1419 30.7%
2024 25.65 1094th 1392 21.4%
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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 St Elmo Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 286 n/a 2 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 288
1990 278 n/a 2 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 280
1991 274 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1992 290 0 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 295
1993 257 0 4 0 2 n/a n/a 0 263
1994 259 0 5 0 3 n/a n/a 0 267
1995 265 0 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 270
1996 265 0 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 270
1997 276 0 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1998 260 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 262
1999 277 3 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 283
2000 298 2 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 304
2001 276 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2002 300 3 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2003 300 3 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2004 292 3 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2005 307 3 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2006 322 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 5 332
2007 302 8 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 314
2008 270 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 6 281
2009 278 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 4 287
2010 262 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 6 273
2011 236 0 0 6 0 0 5 0 247
2012 267 0 0 4 0 0 4 0 275
2013 270 0 0 3 0 0 5 0 278
2014 246 0 0 3 0 0 6 0 255
2015 265 0 0 6 0 0 2 0 273
2016 266 0 0 2 0 0 5 0 273
2017 262 0 0 2 0 0 5 0 269
2018 241 0 0 1 0 0 5 0 247
2019 242 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 243
2020 232 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 240
2021 234 0 0 5 0 0 2 0 241
2022 224 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 229
2023 211 1 0 2 0 0 3 0 217

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 St Elmo Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 288 15.0 19.2 n/a
1990 280 15.0 18.6 n/a
1991 276 16.0 17.2 n/a
1992 295 17.0 17.3 n/a
1993 263 16.0 16.4 n/a
1994 267 17.0 15.7 n/a
1995 270 18.0 15.0 n/a
1996 270 18.0 15.0 n/a
1997 282 18.0 15.7 n/a
1998 262 18.0 14.6 n/a
1999 283 19.5 14.5 n/a
2000 304 20.5 14.8 n/a
2001 282 21.0 13.4 n/a
2002 306 20.0 15.3 39.9
2003 306 20.0 15.3 39.9
2004 301 20.1 15.0 42.2
2005 315 21.0 15.0 48.9
2006 332 21.0 15.8 50.2
2007 314 20.0 15.7 46.2
2008 281 19.0 14.8 50.2
2009 287 19.1 15.0 44.9
2010 273 19.0 14.3 44.9
2011 247 18.0 13.7 55.1
2012 275 19.0 14.4 54.2
2013 278 n/a n/a 48.6
2014 255 16.0 15.9 65.1
2015 273 16.0 17.0 64.5
2016 273 18.0 15.1 54.9
2017 269 17.7 15.1 55
2018 247 16.5 14.9 57.9
2019 243 17.0 14.2 56.4
2020 240 17.1 14.0 59.6
2021 241 n/a n/a n/a
2022 229 17.1 13.3 45
2023 217 17.1 12.6 59.4

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 St Elmo Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 288 15.0 19.2 n/a
1990 280 15.0 18.6 n/a
1991 276 16.0 17.2 n/a
1992 295 17.0 17.3 n/a
1993 263 16.0 16.4 n/a
1994 267 17.0 15.7 n/a
1995 270 18.0 15.0 n/a
1996 270 18.0 15.0 n/a
1997 282 18.0 15.7 n/a
1998 262 18.0 14.6 n/a
1999 283 19.5 14.5 n/a
2000 304 20.5 14.8 n/a
2001 282 21.0 13.4 n/a
2002 306 20.0 15.3 39.9
2003 306 20.0 15.3 39.9
2004 301 20.1 15.0 42.2
2005 315 21.0 15.0 48.9
2006 332 21.0 15.8 50.2
2007 314 20.0 15.7 46.2
2008 281 19.0 14.8 50.2
2009 287 19.1 15.0 44.9
2010 273 19.0 14.3 44.9
2011 247 18.0 13.7 55.1
2012 275 19.0 14.4 54.2
2013 278 n/a n/a 48.6
2014 255 16.0 15.9 65.1
2015 273 16.0 17.0 64.5
2016 273 18.0 15.1 54.9
2017 269 17.7 15.1 55
2018 247 16.5 14.9 57.9
2019 243 17.0 14.2 56.4
2020 240 17.1 14.0 59.6
2021 241 n/a n/a n/a
2022 229 17.1 13.3 45
2023 217 17.1 12.6 59.4

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

St Elmo Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal Meningococcal
201599.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%21.5%99.3%99.3%10.7%
201698.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%20.9%98.6%88.1%10.4%10.4%
201798.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%26.2%98.5%98.5%10.0%16.2%
201898.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%24.3%98.8%98.8%11.3%12.2%
201999.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%28.4%99.6%99.6%12.8%15.6%
2021100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%14.1%14.5%
2022100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%12.6%13.0%
2023100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%11.6%13.4%
202497.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%11.5%10.6%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for St Elmo Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,438 (18.1%) $6,521 (81.9%) $7,959
2020 $945 (13.6%) $6,027 (86.4%) $6,972
2021 $1,578 (18.9%) $6,770 (81.1%) $8,348
2022 $1,578 (18.9%) $6,770 (81.1%) $8,348
2023 $2,825 (22.3%) $9,826 (77.7%) $12,651
2024 $2,729 (21.6%) $9,888 (78.4%) $12,618

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

Impact of COVID-19 on St Elmo Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 944th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 871st of 2077 Elementary schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (St Elmo Elementary School)58.634.5
 24.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (St Elmo CUSD 202)58.634.5
 24.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (St Elmo Elementary School)27.517.2
 10.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (St Elmo CUSD 202)27.517.2
 10.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (St Elmo Elementary School)18.264.3
 46.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (St Elmo CUSD 202)18.264.3
 46.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (St Elmo Elementary School)48.521.4
 27.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (St Elmo CUSD 202)48.521.4
 27.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (St Elmo Elementary School)38.531.8
 6.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (St Elmo CUSD 202)38.531.8
 6.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (St Elmo Elementary School)30.822.7
 8.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (St Elmo CUSD 202)30.822.7
 8.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (St Elmo Elementary School)73.157.1
 16%
   5th Grade Science (St Elmo CUSD 202)73.157.1
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (St Elmo Elementary School)16.223.3
 7.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (St Elmo CUSD 202)16.223.3
 7.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (St Elmo Elementary School)10.823.3
 12.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (St Elmo CUSD 202)10.823.3
 12.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students243217
 10.7%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic12
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White242211
 12.8%
Two or More Races03
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.4%59.4%
 3.1%

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St Elmo Elementary School ranks 1092nd of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at St Elmo Elementary School are 97% White, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend St Elmo Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : St Elmo Junior High School
High : St Elmo Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 217 students attended St Elmo Elementary School.


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