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Wethersfield Elementary School

Summary:

Wethersfield Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Kewanee, Illinois, with 312 students. The school is part of the Wethersfield CUSD 230 district, which is ranked 236 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 4-star rating.

Wethersfield Elementary School has consistently performed better than the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, with 44.3% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024 compared to the state average of 41.2%. However, the school lags behind the district average of 51.3% in ELA proficiency. In mathematics, Wethersfield Elementary School performs below both the state (28.4%) and district (22.2%) averages, with only 23.6% of students proficient or better. The school has also seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 3.9% in 2019-2020 to 12.4% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state average of 11.4%.

Compared to nearby schools, Wethersfield Elementary School generally performs better than R O W V A Elementary School and Millikin Elementary School in both ELA and mathematics proficiency. However, it lags behind the higher-performing Neponset Grade School, Cambridge Community Grade School, and Annawan Grade School in these metrics. Addressing the chronic absenteeism issue and focusing on improving mathematics instruction could be key areas for Wethersfield Elementary School to address.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 439 Willard St
       Kewanee, IL  61443-3717

(309) 853-4800

District: Wethersfield CUSD 230

SchoolDigger Rank:
839th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,791 Help


Students who attend Wethersfield Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Wethersfield Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  306

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.6%
Hispanic:
15.4%
Two or more races:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.3% Help


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Compare Details Wethersfield Elementary School ranks better than 59.4% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.07. (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 (71.6%), Hispanic (15.4%), two or more races (6.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wethersfield Elementary School is 13.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wethersfield Elementary School is $12,791.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wethersfield Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wethersfield Elementary School 839th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Wethersfield Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Wethersfield CUSD 230:

SchoolDigger ranks Wethersfield CUSD 230 236th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wethersfield Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Wethersfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 66.46 822nd 2020 59.3%
2004 64.11 868th 2030 57.2%
2005 62.76 917th 2022 54.6%
2006 64.48 909th 2086 56.4%
2007 68.42 765th 2095 63.5%
2008 69.91 721st 2092 65.5%
2009 63.95 936th 2120 55.8%
2010 59.94 1055th 2139 50.7%
2011 67.50 821st 2147 61.8%
2012 63.55 944th 2166 56.4%
2013 40.96 1375th 2167 36.5%
2014 47.91 1150th 2093 45.1%
2015 31.54 1367th 2052 33.4%
2016 39.70 1180th 2046 42.3%
2017 43.57 1083rd 2044 47.0%
2018 63.65 681st 2037 66.6%
2019 61.65 740th 2086 64.5%
2021 34.29 1201st 1948 38.3%
2022 48.30 979th 2082 53.0%
2023 53.91 859th 2077 58.6%
2024 54.07 839th 2067 59.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wethersfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.70 660th 1765 62.6%
2019 65.50 447th 1816 75.4%
2021 25.39 1231st 1514 18.7%
2022 48.60 808th 1763 54.2%
2023 52.70 748th 1808 58.6%
2024 50.19 803rd 1793 55.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Wethersfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.85 753rd 1964 61.7%
2019 68.14 572nd 2019 71.7%
2021 36.64 1003rd 1680 40.3%
2022 50.92 853rd 1970 56.7%
2023 55.21 781st 1957 60.1%
2024 52.91 800th 1942 58.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Wethersfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.17 565th 1972 71.3%
2019 54.95 819th 2019 59.4%
2021 27.15 1208th 1707 29.2%
2022 34.10 1220th 1977 38.3%
2023 55.42 781st 1984 60.6%
2024 56.39 755th 1959 61.5%
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Rank History for White students at Wethersfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.85 634th 1463 56.7%
2019 49.60 742nd 1462 49.2%
2021 20.59 1129th 1308 13.7%
2022 33.14 1006th 1425 29.4%
2023 39.44 885th 1419 37.6%
2024 37.05 904th 1392 35.1%
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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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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Wethersfield Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 399 26 n/a 4 n/a n/a n/a 0 429
1990 395 34 2 4 n/a n/a n/a 0 435
1991 337 29 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1992 356 32 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1993 339 27 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1994 306 27 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1995 272 28 5 16 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1996 272 28 5 16 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1997 286 24 6 13 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1998 302 18 3 14 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1999 297 17 5 16 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2000 292 15 6 13 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2001 321 13 4 15 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2002 312 16 5 14 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2003 312 16 5 14 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2004 299 23 5 21 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2005 307 16 4 17 0 n/a n/a 23 367
2006 342 16 2 20 0 n/a n/a 25 405
2007 333 11 3 25 0 n/a n/a 31 403
2008 314 19 4 27 0 n/a n/a 29 393
2009 308 14 3 34 0 n/a n/a 32 391
2010 291 13 3 26 0 n/a n/a 38 371
2011 286 14 2 45 1 0 24 0 372
2012 273 15 3 56 0 0 22 0 369
2013 262 12 3 54 1 0 21 0 353
2014 243 10 2 59 1 0 19 0 334
2015 245 10 2 42 0 0 18 0 317
2016 221 16 0 52 1 0 21 0 311
2017 231 12 4 50 0 0 20 0 317
2018 237 9 5 41 0 0 21 0 313
2019 249 8 6 50 0 0 20 0 333
2020 255 11 3 42 1 0 23 0 335
2021 220 9 3 37 1 0 24 0 294
2022 227 6 3 37 2 0 28 0 303
2023 220 12 2 42 2 0 34 0 312
2024 219 16 3 47 0 0 21 0 306

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wethersfield Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 429 22.0 19.5 n/a
1990 435 22.2 19.5 n/a
1991 374 17.4 21.4 n/a
1992 396 18.6 21.2 n/a
1993 373 17.5 21.3 n/a
1994 342 19.1 17.9 n/a
1995 321 18.5 17.4 n/a
1996 321 18.5 17.4 n/a
1997 329 19.7 16.7 n/a
1998 337 19.3 17.5 n/a
1999 335 20.2 16.6 n/a
2000 326 20.7 15.7 n/a
2001 353 21.6 16.3 n/a
2002 347 24.6 14.1 29.7
2003 347 24.6 14.1 29.7
2004 348 24.6 14.1 31.6
2005 367 24.6 14.9 31.4
2006 405 24.5 16.5 32.6
2007 403 24.0 16.8 38.7
2008 393 18.0 21.8 37.9
2009 391 18.5 21.1 44
2010 371 17.5 21.2 46.2
2011 372 17.5 21.2 43.3
2012 369 17.5 21.0 45.3
2013 353 20.8 16.9 53.3
2014 334 19.0 17.5 53.3
2015 317 20.0 15.8 53
2016 311 19.0 16.3 46.3
2017 317 22.8 13.8 49.5
2018 313 22.0 14.1 46.3
2019 333 20.9 15.9 49.8
2020 335 22.1 15.0 51.3
2021 294 n/a n/a n/a
2022 303 21.4 14.1 42.9
2023 312 24.1 12.9 56.4
2024 306 23.0 13.3 51.3

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 Wethersfield Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 429 22.0 19.5 n/a
1990 435 22.2 19.5 n/a
1991 374 17.4 21.4 n/a
1992 396 18.6 21.2 n/a
1993 373 17.5 21.3 n/a
1994 342 19.1 17.9 n/a
1995 321 18.5 17.4 n/a
1996 321 18.5 17.4 n/a
1997 329 19.7 16.7 n/a
1998 337 19.3 17.5 n/a
1999 335 20.2 16.6 n/a
2000 326 20.7 15.7 n/a
2001 353 21.6 16.3 n/a
2002 347 24.6 14.1 29.7
2003 347 24.6 14.1 29.7
2004 348 24.6 14.1 31.6
2005 367 24.6 14.9 31.4
2006 405 24.5 16.5 32.6
2007 403 24.0 16.8 38.7
2008 393 18.0 21.8 37.9
2009 391 18.5 21.1 44
2010 371 17.5 21.2 46.2
2011 372 17.5 21.2 43.3
2012 369 17.5 21.0 45.3
2013 353 20.8 16.9 53.3
2014 334 19.0 17.5 53.3
2015 317 20.0 15.8 53
2016 311 19.0 16.3 46.3
2017 317 22.8 13.8 49.5
2018 313 22.0 14.1 46.3
2019 333 20.9 15.9 49.8
2020 335 22.1 15.0 51.3
2021 294 n/a n/a n/a
2022 303 21.4 14.1 42.9
2023 312 24.1 12.9 56.4
2024 306 23.0 13.3 51.3

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

Wethersfield Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal Meningococcal
201599.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%27.7%99.0%98.7%12.9%
201698.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%28.5%98.0%84.3%14.4%13.8%
201798.7%99.0%99.0%99.0%26.9%98.7%98.7%13.1%13.1%
201899.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%27.9%99.0%99.7%14.8%13.1%
201998.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%25.6%98.4%98.8%13.8%11.6%
202299.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%27.8%99.4%99.4%14.1%13.4%
202397.8%96.8%96.8%96.8%26.8%96.2%98.1%14.4%12.5%
2024100.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.7%98.4%100.0%15.6%11.4%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wethersfield Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $973 (10.5%) $8,321 (89.5%) $9,294
2020 $1,151 (11.7%) $8,678 (88.3%) $9,830
2021 $1,472 (13.6%) $9,357 (86.4%) $10,830
2022 $1,472 (13.6%) $9,357 (86.4%) $10,830
2023 $900 (8.7%) $9,471 (91.3%) $10,371
2024 $2,159 (16.9%) $10,631 (83.1%) $12,790

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wethersfield Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 740th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 859th of 2077 Elementary schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wethersfield Elementary School)43.920.7
 23.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wethersfield CUSD 230)43.920.7
 23.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wethersfield Elementary School)31.737.9
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wethersfield CUSD 230)31.737.9
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wethersfield Elementary School)46.629
 17.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wethersfield CUSD 230)46.629
 17.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wethersfield Elementary School)32.628.9
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wethersfield CUSD 230)32.628.9
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wethersfield Elementary School)47.536.1
 11.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wethersfield CUSD 230)47.536.1
 11.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wethersfield Elementary School)3025
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wethersfield CUSD 230)3025
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Wethersfield Elementary School)72.566.7
 5.8%
   5th Grade Science (Wethersfield CUSD 230)72.566.7
 5.8%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wethersfield Elementary School)37.124.3
 12.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wethersfield CUSD 230)37.124.3
 12.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wethersfield Elementary School)25.724.3
 1.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wethersfield CUSD 230)25.724.3
 1.4%
   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 Students333312
 6.3%
African American812
 50%
American Indian02
Asian62
 66.7%
Hispanic5042
 16%
Pacific Islander00
White249220
 11.6%
Two or More Races2034
 70%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.8%56.4%
 6.6%

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Students at Wethersfield Elementary School are 72% White, 15% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% African American.

Wethersfield Elementary School ranks 839th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

High : Wethersfield Junior/Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 306 students attended Wethersfield Elementary School.


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