Summary:
Allendale, Illinois is home to a single public elementary school, Allendale Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 8th grade. The school has seen a concerning decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 976 out of 2,077 Illinois elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 1,217 out of 2,056 in 2024-2025.
Academically, Allendale Elementary School's performance is mixed. While its English Language Arts proficiency rates are slightly below the state average, its Math proficiency is significantly lower than the state average. The school's Science proficiency rates are also uneven, with 5th grade students performing better than 8th grade students. Additionally, the school serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with over 56% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite the school's higher-than-average per-student spending and lower-than-average student-teacher ratio, the uneven academic performance suggests that the resources may not be fully translating into improved student outcomes. The Allendale CCSD 17 district and school leadership may need to closely examine the factors contributing to the school's declining performance and work to address the unique needs of its economically disadvantaged student population to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.
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