East Prairie School District 73

East Prairie School District 73 in Illinois has one standout school, East Prairie Elementary School, which serves grades PK-8 and has a total enrollment of 515 students. This school is a high performer, ranking in the top 22% of Illinois elementary schools and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East Prairie School District 73 itself is also a strong performer, ranking in the top 15% of districts in the state. East Prairie Elementary has significantly higher proficiency rates in ELA and Math compared to state averages, as well as strong science proficiency. The school spends $20,389 per student, well above the state average, and has a low student-teacher ratio of 10:1, suggesting a focus on personalized attention and resources.

While East Prairie Elementary is a standout school, the district should continue to monitor equity and attendance issues. The school has a relatively high rate of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating potential achievement gaps that need to be addressed. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate, while not an extreme outlier, is an area of concern that the district should work to improve. Overall, East Prairie Elementary is a high-performing school within its district, but the district must ensure all students have the opportunity to thrive.