Locust Elementary School

Public PK, KG-3

 539 Locust St
       Marengo, IL  60152-3413


(815) 568-7632

District: Marengo-Union E Cons D 165

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,950 Help


Students who attend Locust Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Marengo Community Middle School
High:    Marengo High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  535

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.1%
Hispanic:
32.9%
Two or more races:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.5% Help


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Compare Details Locust Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2013 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.59. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.1%), Hispanic (32.9%), two or more races (6.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Locust Elementary School is 15.5. (See more...)
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Compare Locust Elementary School employs 34.3 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Locust Elementary School is $10,950.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Locust Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Marengo-Union E Cons D 165:

SchoolDigger ranks Marengo-Union E Cons D 165 301st of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Locust Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 60.09 980th 2020 51.5%
2004 63.72 877th 2030 56.8%
2005 66.15 823rd 2022 59.3%
2006 70.58 682nd 2086 67.3%
2007 71.44 653rd 2095 68.8%
2008 59.28 1061st 2092 49.3%
2009 63.16 958th 2120 54.8%
2010 62.27 991st 2139 53.7%
2011 78.31 427th 2147 80.1%
2012 71.46 681st 2166 68.6%
2013 63.59 843rd 2167 61.1%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Locust Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 249 1 1 23 n/a n/a n/a 0 274
1990 256 n/a 2 20 n/a n/a n/a 0 278
1991 256 0 1 29 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1992 265 0 1 24 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1993 289 0 0 23 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1994 286 0 1 22 2 n/a n/a 0 311
1995 325 0 1 25 1 n/a n/a 0 352
1996 325 0 1 25 1 n/a n/a 0 352
1997 348 0 2 33 2 n/a n/a 0 385
1998 348 1 1 32 2 n/a n/a 0 384
1999 333 1 2 33 3 n/a n/a 0 372
2000 337 2 3 47 3 n/a n/a 0 392
2001 329 1 4 50 2 n/a n/a 0 386
2002 327 4 5 47 1 n/a n/a 0 384
2003 327 4 5 47 1 n/a n/a 0 384
2004 331 3 3 62 0 n/a n/a 0 399
2005 305 2 3 64 1 n/a n/a 2 377
2006 484 4 4 112 4 n/a n/a 0 608
2007 468 4 4 129 5 n/a n/a 0 610
2008 439 4 3 127 3 n/a n/a 25 601
2009 459 2 4 122 3 n/a n/a 34 624
2010 401 4 2 111 2 n/a n/a 32 552
2011 372 5 1 133 1 0 9 0 521
2012 372 6 2 140 1 0 8 0 529
2013 383 10 4 144 0 0 16 0 557
2014 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 533 533
2015 371 8 1 124 1 2 14 0 521
2016 345 9 0 122 0 2 19 0 497
2017 317 8 0 122 0 1 17 0 465
2018 330 7 0 125 1 1 13 0 477
2019 329 8 0 127 0 1 14 0 479
2020 319 9 0 126 1 0 17 0 472
2021 290 7 0 136 3 0 14 0 450
2022 305 5 1 145 3 0 22 0 481
2023 316 2 3 176 3 0 35 0 535

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Locust Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 274 16.0 17.1 n/a
1990 278 18.0 15.4 n/a
1991 286 17.0 16.8 n/a
1992 290 18.0 16.1 n/a
1993 312 18.0 17.3 n/a
1994 311 19.0 16.4 n/a
1995 352 19.5 18.1 n/a
1996 352 19.5 18.1 n/a
1997 385 20.0 19.3 n/a
1998 384 20.0 19.2 n/a
1999 372 21.0 17.7 n/a
2000 392 21.0 18.7 n/a
2001 386 18.0 21.4 n/a
2002 384 23.6 16.3 19.8
2003 384 23.6 16.3 19.8
2004 399 24.3 16.4 21.1
2005 377 23.5 16.0 22.4
2006 608 33.0 18.4 18.3
2007 610 37.0 16.5 n/a
2008 601 32.0 18.8 n/a
2009 624 33.4 18.7 n/a
2010 552 28.5 19.3 n/a
2011 521 30.4 17.1 n/a
2012 529 29.9 17.6 50.5
2013 557 34.7 16.0 57.1
2014 533 29.5 18.0 61
2015 521 30.0 17.3 61.2
2016 497 32.0 15.5 53.9
2017 465 30.9 15.0 57.6
2018 477 32.1 14.8 51.6
2019 479 33.2 14.4 49.9
2020 472 33.7 14.0 50
2021 450 n/a n/a n/a
2022 481 34.5 13.9 41.4
2023 535 34.3 15.5 53.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Locust Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 274 16.0 17.1 n/a
1990 278 18.0 15.4 n/a
1991 286 17.0 16.8 n/a
1992 290 18.0 16.1 n/a
1993 312 18.0 17.3 n/a
1994 311 19.0 16.4 n/a
1995 352 19.5 18.1 n/a
1996 352 19.5 18.1 n/a
1997 385 20.0 19.3 n/a
1998 384 20.0 19.2 n/a
1999 372 21.0 17.7 n/a
2000 392 21.0 18.7 n/a
2001 386 18.0 21.4 n/a
2002 384 23.6 16.3 19.8
2003 384 23.6 16.3 19.8
2004 399 24.3 16.4 21.1
2005 377 23.5 16.0 22.4
2006 608 33.0 18.4 18.3
2007 610 37.0 16.5 n/a
2008 601 32.0 18.8 n/a
2009 624 33.4 18.7 n/a
2010 552 28.5 19.3 n/a
2011 521 30.4 17.1 n/a
2012 529 29.9 17.6 50.5
2013 557 34.7 16.0 57.1
2014 533 29.5 18.0 61
2015 521 30.0 17.3 61.2
2016 497 32.0 15.5 53.9
2017 465 30.9 15.0 57.6
2018 477 32.1 14.8 51.6
2019 479 33.2 14.4 49.9
2020 472 33.7 14.0 50
2021 450 n/a n/a n/a
2022 481 34.5 13.9 41.4
2023 535 34.3 15.5 53.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Locust Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal
201597.4%97.0%97.0%97.0%10.8%97.0%97.4%10.8%
201698.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%13.3%98.0%97.8%13.3%
201797.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%14.1%97.9%97.7%14.1%
201897.1%96.9%96.9%96.9%15.3%96.9%96.9%15.3%
201996.7%96.9%96.9%96.9%17.3%96.9%96.9%17.3%
202194.5%94.3%94.3%94.3%95.2%93.9%94.3%11.2%
202293.5%93.5%93.5%93.5%93.5%93.3%93.3%13.1%
202394.7%94.9%94.9%94.9%95.1%94.7%94.5%12.1%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Locust Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $948 (9.4%) $9,099 (90.6%) $10,047
2020 $998 (9.1%) $9,922 (90.9%) $10,919
2021 $1,351 (11.1%) $10,846 (88.9%) $12,197
2022 $1,351 (11.1%) $10,846 (88.9%) $12,197
2023 $1,287 (11.8%) $9,663 (88.2%) $10,950

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Locust Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Locust Elementary School)46.339.7
 6.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marengo-Union E Cons D 165)46.339.7
 6.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Locust Elementary School)59.247.9
 11.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Marengo-Union E Cons D 165)59.247.9
 11.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students479535
 11.7%
African American82
 75%
American Indian03
Asian03
Hispanic127176
 38.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White329316
 4%
Two or More Races1435
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.9%53.5%
 3.6%


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Students who attend Locust Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Marengo Community Middle School
High : Marengo High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 535 students attended Locust Elementary School.

Students at Locust Elementary School are 59% White, 33% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.


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