Summary:
The city of Clinton, Illinois is home to three elementary schools: Clinton Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, and Douglas Elementary School, all part of the Clinton CUSD 15 district. These schools serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade and provide a range of educational opportunities within the community.
Among the three schools, Clinton Elementary School stands out as the largest, with 491 students enrolled, and the highest-performing, ranking 829 out of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school outperforms the district and state averages in key test score metrics, including 57.3% proficiency in ELA, 65.7% proficiency in 3rd grade Math, and 44.3% proficiency in 5th grade Science. In contrast, Lincoln Elementary School and Douglas Elementary School have lower test scores and rankings, suggesting potential opportunities for improvement within the district.
Across all three schools, the chronic absenteeism rate is consistently high at 25.4%, which is above the state average. Additionally, the schools have varying free and reduced lunch rates, with Douglas Elementary School having the highest at 55.83%, followed by Clinton Elementary School at 51.73%, and Lincoln Elementary School at 45.2%. These differences may indicate socioeconomic disparities within the district that could impact student outcomes and require further investigation and targeted support.
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