South Central Elementary-Kinmundy

Summary:

South Central Elementary-Kinmundy is a public elementary school serving 279 students in grades PK-5 in Kinmundy, Illinois, which is part of the South Central CUD 401 district. The school faces significant challenges, including low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a lack of racial diversity compared to the state average and nearby schools.

Academically, South Central Elementary-Kinmundy struggles, with proficiency rates on state assessments consistently below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2022-2023, only 22% of 3rd graders were proficient in ELA, compared to the state average of 28.8%. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as white students, special education students, and low-socioeconomic status students, ranking in the bottom 20-30% of Illinois elementary schools. In comparison, Raccoon Cons Elementary School, located about 19 miles away, has significantly higher proficiency rates in both ELA and Math across all grade levels.

Another key concern is the school's high chronic absenteeism rate, which has risen from 5.9% in 2018-2019 to 16.9% in 2022-2023, notably higher than the state average and many of the nearby schools. Additionally, South Central Elementary-Kinmundy has a significantly higher percentage of white students (98.92%) compared to the state average, suggesting a lack of racial diversity. Despite these challenges, the school has performed relatively well in serving its homeless student population, ranking in the top 50% of Illinois elementary schools for this subgroup in recent years.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 810 E 1st St
       Kinmundy, IL  62854-2122


(618) 547-7696

District: South Central CUD 401

SchoolDigger Rank:
1311th of 2,077 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,341 Help


Students who attend South Central Elementary-Kinmundy usually attend:

Middle:    South Central Middle School
High:    South Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  279

Racial breakdown:

White:
98.9%
African American:
0.4%
Hispanic:
0.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.1% Help


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Compare Details South Central Elementary-Kinmundy ranks worse than 63.1% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.38. (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 (98.9%), African American (0.4%), Hispanic (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Central Elementary-Kinmundy is 12. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Central Elementary-Kinmundy is $12,341.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

South Central Elementary-Kinmundy:

SchoolDigger ranks South Central Elementary-Kinmundy 1311th of 2077 Illinois public elementary schools. (See South Central Elementary-Kinmundy in the ranking list.)

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South Central CUD 401:

SchoolDigger ranks South Central CUD 401 737th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Central Elementary-Kinmundy

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Rank History for all students at South Central Elementary-Kinmundy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 37.03 1561st 2086 25.2%
2007 45.32 1407th 2095 32.8%
2008 48.98 1285th 2092 38.6%
2009 71.60 677th 2120 68.1%
2010 57.71 1112th 2139 48.0%
2011 30.05 1646th 2147 23.3%
2012 52.86 1220th 2166 43.7%
2013 56.10 1035th 2167 52.2%
2014 61.06 852nd 2093 59.3%
2015 33.26 1317th 2052 35.8%
2016 26.31 1524th 2046 25.5%
2017 26.83 1497th 2044 26.8%
2018 32.24 1365th 2037 33.0%
2019 20.00 1731st 2086 17.0%
2021 27.57 1339th 1948 31.3%
2022 38.28 1212th 2082 41.8%
2023 33.38 1311th 2077 36.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at South Central Elementary-Kinmundy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 22.15 1024th 1113 8.0%
2023 21.99 1010th 1156 12.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Central Elementary-Kinmundy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.24 1025th 1765 41.9%
2019 28.56 1415th 1816 22.1%
2021 35.75 973rd 1514 35.7%
2022 40.39 1012th 1763 42.6%
2023 28.31 1378th 1808 23.8%
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Rank History for Homeless students at South Central Elementary-Kinmundy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.65 2nd 7 71.4%
2022 56.16 13th 36 63.9%
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Rank History for Female students at South Central Elementary-Kinmundy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.58 1272nd 1964 35.2%
2019 16.55 1787th 2019 11.5%
2021 27.21 1200th 1680 28.6%
2022 42.36 1035th 1970 47.5%
2023 34.87 1205th 1957 38.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at South Central Elementary-Kinmundy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.91 701st 907 22.7%
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Rank History for Male students at South Central Elementary-Kinmundy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.09 1379th 1972 30.1%
2019 25.68 1508th 2019 25.3%
2021 25.88 1240th 1707 27.4%
2022 35.30 1189th 1977 39.9%
2023 32.46 1264th 1984 36.3%
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Rank History for White students at South Central Elementary-Kinmundy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.61 1267th 1463 13.4%
2019 7.42 1427th 1462 2.4%
2021 14.09 1222nd 1308 6.6%
2022 17.87 1257th 1425 11.8%
2023 15.17 1282nd 1419 9.7%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for South Central Elementary-Kinmundy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 296 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 296
1991 281 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1992 288 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1993 274 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 274
1994 275 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1995 255 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1996 255 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1997 238 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1998 232 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1999 230 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 230
2000 277 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 278
2001 253 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 253
2002 234 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2003 234 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2004 207 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 209
2005 205 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 206
2006 255 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 257
2007 256 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 6 262
2008 250 4 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 258
2009 255 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 10 266
2010 271 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 6 277
2011 253 3 0 0 1 2 5 0 264
2012 293 3 0 2 0 1 4 0 303
2013 301 3 0 2 1 0 4 0 311
2014 282 4 0 2 0 0 2 0 290
2015 267 4 0 1 0 0 1 0 273
2016 259 3 0 2 0 0 2 0 266
2017 284 2 0 4 0 0 3 0 293
2018 302 2 0 4 0 0 3 0 311
2019 277 0 0 2 0 0 5 0 284
2020 308 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 312
2021 277 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 280
2022 268 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 271
2023 276 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 279

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 South Central Elementary-Kinmundy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 296 15.9 18.6 n/a
1991 281 14.9 18.8 n/a
1992 288 13.9 20.7 n/a
1993 274 14.5 18.9 n/a
1994 275 15.0 18.3 n/a
1995 255 14.0 18.2 n/a
1996 255 14.0 18.2 n/a
1997 238 14.0 17.0 n/a
1998 232 17.0 13.6 n/a
1999 230 19.0 12.1 n/a
2000 278 18.0 15.4 n/a
2001 253 19.0 13.3 n/a
2002 235 17.0 13.8 47.7
2003 235 17.0 13.8 47.7
2004 209 17.0 12.3 50.2
2005 206 16.0 12.9 52.9
2006 257 20.0 12.9 57.2
2007 262 21.0 12.5 63.3
2008 258 17.0 15.2 58.9
2009 266 19.0 14.0 58.6
2010 277 18.0 15.3 59.8
2011 264 19.0 13.8 61.4
2012 303 19.0 15.9 64
2013 311 20.8 14.8 73.3
2014 290 19.0 15.2 74.8
2015 273 20.0 13.6 65.2
2016 266 18.0 14.7 57.1
2017 293 20.0 14.6 48.1
2018 311 21.0 14.8 47.9
2019 284 22.0 12.9 55.3
2020 312 22.0 14.1 49.4
2021 280 n/a n/a n/a
2022 271 23.1 11.7 56.5
2023 279 23.1 12.0 58.1

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 South Central Elementary-Kinmundy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 296 15.9 18.6 n/a
1991 281 14.9 18.8 n/a
1992 288 13.9 20.7 n/a
1993 274 14.5 18.9 n/a
1994 275 15.0 18.3 n/a
1995 255 14.0 18.2 n/a
1996 255 14.0 18.2 n/a
1997 238 14.0 17.0 n/a
1998 232 17.0 13.6 n/a
1999 230 19.0 12.1 n/a
2000 278 18.0 15.4 n/a
2001 253 19.0 13.3 n/a
2002 235 17.0 13.8 47.7
2003 235 17.0 13.8 47.7
2004 209 17.0 12.3 50.2
2005 206 16.0 12.9 52.9
2006 257 20.0 12.9 57.2
2007 262 21.0 12.5 63.3
2008 258 17.0 15.2 58.9
2009 266 19.0 14.0 58.6
2010 277 18.0 15.3 59.8
2011 264 19.0 13.8 61.4
2012 303 19.0 15.9 64
2013 311 20.8 14.8 73.3
2014 290 19.0 15.2 74.8
2015 273 20.0 13.6 65.2
2016 266 18.0 14.7 57.1
2017 293 20.0 14.6 48.1
2018 311 21.0 14.8 47.9
2019 284 22.0 12.9 55.3
2020 312 22.0 14.1 49.4
2021 280 n/a n/a n/a
2022 271 23.1 11.7 56.5
2023 279 23.1 12.0 58.1

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

South Central Elementary-Kinmundy

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal
201598.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%15.9%98.6%98.6%15.9%
201697.8%97.1%97.1%97.1%14.0%97.1%97.8%13.7%
201798.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%14.2%98.0%98.0%14.2%
201898.4%98.1%98.1%98.1%14.9%97.8%98.4%14.9%
201999.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%15.7%98.9%99.3%15.7%
202198.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%99.3%98.6%98.6%7.9%
202299.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%
202397.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%100.0%97.0%97.0%
202497.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Central Elementary-Kinmundy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,022 (11.5%) $7,864 (88.5%) $8,887
2020 $982 (10.6%) $8,267 (89.4%) $9,249
2021 $1,232 (11.1%) $9,822 (88.9%) $11,054
2022 $1,232 (11.1%) $9,822 (88.9%) $11,054
2023 $2,213 (17.9%) $10,128 (82.1%) $12,341

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

Impact of COVID-19 on South Central Elementary-Kinmundy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1731st of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1311th of 2077 Elementary schools
 19.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Central Elementary-Kinmundy)12.222
 9.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Central CUD 401)12.222
 9.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Central Elementary-Kinmundy)9.728
 18.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Central CUD 401)9.728
 18.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Central Elementary-Kinmundy)2630
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Central CUD 401)2630
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Central Elementary-Kinmundy)8.915
 6.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Central CUD 401)8.915
 6.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Central Elementary-Kinmundy)16.217.6
 1.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Central CUD 401)16.217.6
 1.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Central Elementary-Kinmundy)10.80
 10.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Central CUD 401)10.80
 10.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (South Central Elementary-Kinmundy)44.743.1
 1.6%
   5th Grade Science (South Central CUD 401)44.743.1
 1.6%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students284279
 1.8%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic21
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White277276
 0.4%
Two or More Races51
 80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.3%58.1%
 2.8%


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Students at South Central Elementary-Kinmundy are 99% White.

South Central Elementary-Kinmundy ranks 1311th of 2077 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend South Central Elementary-Kinmundy usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Central Middle School
High : South Central High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 279 students attended South Central Elementary-Kinmundy.


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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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