Summary:
The city of Countryside, Illinois is home to a single elementary school, Ideal Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade. Ideal Elementary is part of the La Grange School District 105 South and has a diverse student population, with a majority of Hispanic students and smaller percentages of white, African American, Asian, and multiracial students.
While Ideal Elementary School spends more per student than the state average, its academic performance is a concern. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels. This suggests that the school may be struggling to provide effective instruction and support for its students, despite the higher funding. Additionally, Ideal Elementary has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 26.6%, which is much higher than the state average and could be contributing to the lower academic outcomes.
The challenges faced by Ideal Elementary School, such as the equity and access issues reflected in the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, may be contributing to the lower academic performance. Addressing the root causes of these issues and implementing targeted interventions to improve instruction, attendance, and resource allocation could be crucial steps in helping Ideal Elementary School better serve its diverse student population and improve educational outcomes.
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