Summary:
Irvington CCSD 11 is a small school district in Illinois that serves the community of Irvington, with only one school, Irvington Elementary School. The school serves students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade and faces significant challenges, with declining academic performance and a high percentage of students from low-income families.
Irvington Elementary School's statewide ranking has dropped from a 5-star rating in 2008-2009 to a 2-star rating in 2024-2025, indicating a concerning trend of declining academic achievement. The school's performance on standardized tests is generally below the state average, with only 40.5% of students proficient or better in ELA and 27% in Math, compared to the state averages of 53.1% and 38.5%, respectively. However, the school's 5th-grade performance is slightly better, with 50% proficient or better in ELA and 41.7% in Science, suggesting some uneven results across grade levels and subject areas.
Despite the higher per-student spending of $15,220 and a relatively small class size with a student-teacher ratio of 11.3, the school's academic performance remains below the state average. This suggests that simply increasing funding and reducing class sizes may not be enough to improve student outcomes, and that other factors, such as curriculum, teaching quality, and support services, may need to be addressed. The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 76.47%, indicates that the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may contribute to the lower academic performance observed.
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