Elementary Schools in Wesclin CUSD 3

Summary:

The Wesclin CUSD 3 school district in Illinois is home to two elementary schools: New Baden Elementary School and Trenton Elementary School. Based on the available data, New Baden Elementary stands out as the stronger performer, consistently outpacing the district and state averages on standardized test scores in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.

In the 2024-2025 school year, New Baden Elementary had 71.2% of students proficient or better in ELA and 79.7% proficient or better in Math, compared to the Wesclin CUSD 3 district averages of 68.3% and 51.3%, respectively, and the state averages of 53.1% and 38.5%. Additionally, New Baden Elementary has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% compared to the district average of 25.4%, suggesting the school is more effective at keeping students engaged and attending school regularly.

In contrast, Trenton Elementary School lags behind the district and state averages, with only 62.7% of students proficient or better in ELA and 66.7% in Math in the 2024-2025 school year. This disparity in test scores between the two schools is noteworthy and may be attributed to differences in student demographics, teaching quality, or resource allocation. The higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio at New Baden Elementary may also contribute to its stronger academic performance.

District Detail

699 Wesclin Rd
Trenton, IL 62293-2627

(618) 224-7583

SchoolDigger Rank:
214^th of 811 Illinois districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,288

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				IAR English Language Arts (2025)		IAR Mathematics (2025)		% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Pneumococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	IAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Pneumococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Trenton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	315 N. Main St.	Trenton	62293	Clinton County	Wesclin CUSD 3	No	(n/a)	No	No	(618) 224-9411	207	14	14.7	36.7%	181 (87.4%)	1 (0.5%)	11 (5.3%)	2 (1.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.8%)								(n/a)	62.7	62.7	66.7	66.7	99.1	98.7	98.7	98.7	99.6	98.3	99.1	27.9	$12,518	$1,385	$11,134
New Baden Elementary School	Public	K-3	700 Marilyn Dr	New Baden	62265	Clinton County	Wesclin CUSD 3	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 588-3535	246	17	14.4	40.7%	194 (78.9%)	5 (2.0%)	36 (14.6%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.3%)								(n/a)	71.2	71.2	79.7	79.7	99.6	99.1	99.1	99.1	99.6	98.7	98.7		$13,358	$2,492	$10,866

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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