Summary:
Donovan CUSD 3 is a small school district in Illinois that is home to a single elementary school, Donovan Elementary School. This school has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Illinois elementary schools over the past 3 years, with a statewide ranking between 419-428 out of over 2,000 schools. Donovan Elementary maintains a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating strong overall performance.
Academically, Donovan Elementary School outperforms the state and district averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. In the 2024-2025 school year, 61.3% of Donovan Elementary students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 53.1%. In Math, 65.3% of Donovan Elementary students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 38.5%. The school spends $16,682 per student, which is higher than the state average, and has a student-teacher ratio of 14.5, lower than the state average.
While Donovan Elementary serves a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 56.41% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school's academic performance is still impressive. This suggests that Donovan CUSD 3 is investing significant resources into the school and implementing effective strategies to support student success, even in the face of economic challenges.
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