Elementary Schools in Streator Education Service District 44

The Streator Education Service District 44 in Illinois is home to two elementary schools: Centennial Elementary School and Kimes Elementary School. Both schools have consistently performed below the state average in Illinois, ranking in the bottom 30% and 50% of elementary schools, respectively.

Academically, Centennial Elementary School and the overall Streator Education Service District 44 have significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state average. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Centennial Elementary School had only 30.2% of students proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 53.1%. Similarly, in Mathematics, Centennial Elementary School had a 35.3% proficiency rate, while the state average was 38.5%. Both schools also have high rates of chronic absenteeism, which may be contributing to their low academic performance.

Financially, Centennial Elementary School spends $16,949 per student, while Kimes Elementary School spends $18,484 per student, both higher than the state average. However, this increased spending has not translated into improved academic outcomes for the students. The data suggests that the Streator Education Service District 44 may need to implement more effective strategies and interventions to address the unique challenges faced by the students in these schools and improve their educational outcomes.