Summary:
Arcola CUSD 306 in Illinois contains a single elementary school, Arcola Elementary School, which serves grades PK-6 with 410 students. The school's performance, as measured by state assessment proficiency rates, is generally below the state averages, particularly in mathematics. Arcola Elementary School has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, and its statewide ranking has fluctuated between 1222 out of 2056 Illinois elementary schools in 2024-2025 (2 out of 5 stars) to 1465 out of 2067 in 2023-2024 (1 out of 5 stars).
The school serves a relatively disadvantaged student population, with 48.54% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024. Despite a low student-teacher ratio of 10.3, the school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is below state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, 3rd grade ELA proficiency was 35.3%, compared to the state average of 47.3%, and 3rd grade Math proficiency was 19.6%, compared to the state average of 32.7%.
Overall, Arcola CUSD 306 and Arcola Elementary School face challenges in terms of academic performance, attendance, and serving a relatively disadvantaged student population. The district and school leaders may need to develop targeted strategies to address these issues and improve student outcomes at the school.
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