Cowden-Herrick Grade School

Summary:

Cowden-Herrick Grade School is a public elementary school serving 157 students in grades K-5 in the small town of Herrick, Illinois. This school consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics, and has exceptional performance among specific student subgroups.

One of the school's key strengths is its ability to maintain high proficiency rates across multiple grade levels and subjects. For example, Cowden-Herrick's 3rd-grade students significantly outperformed their peers at nearby schools like North Elementary School, Altamont Grade School, and Brownstown Elementary School in both ELA and Mathematics. The school's 5th-grade students also had a much higher proficiency rate in Science compared to the state average. Additionally, Cowden-Herrick's male students and low socioeconomic status students consistently rank in the top 5% and top 10% of Illinois elementary schools, respectively, in terms of academic achievement.

While Cowden-Herrick Grade School's academic performance is impressive, the school's racial homogeneity, with over 96% of students identifying as White, may be an area for the school to consider addressing. In contrast, the nearby schools have more diverse student populations. Additionally, the school has experienced fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 2.7% to 18.5% in recent years, which is an area that the school may want to monitor and address. Overall, Cowden-Herrick Grade School is a high-performing elementary school that provides a strong academic foundation for its students, but it may also benefit from exploring ways to increase diversity and improve student attendance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 301 N Broadway St
       Herrick, IL  62431-1001


(618) 428-5223

District: Cowden-Herrick CUSD 3A

SchoolDigger Rank:
265th of 2,077 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,156 Help


Students who attend Cowden-Herrick Grade School usually attend:

High:    Cowden-Herrick Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  157

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.8%
African American:
1.3%
Two or more races:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.3% Help


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Compare Details Cowden-Herrick Grade School ranks better than 87.2% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.44. (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 (96.8%), African American (1.3%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cowden-Herrick Grade School is 10.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cowden-Herrick Grade School is $11,156.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Cowden-Herrick Grade School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cowden-Herrick Grade School 265th of 2077 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Cowden-Herrick Grade School in the ranking list.)

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Cowden-Herrick CUSD 3A:

SchoolDigger ranks Cowden-Herrick CUSD 3A 390th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cowden-Herrick Grade School

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Rank History for all students at Cowden-Herrick Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 78.14 415th 2020 79.5%
2004 69.67 699th 2030 65.6%
2005 50.71 1217th 2022 39.8%
2006 58.16 1101st 2086 47.2%
2007 55.11 1186th 2095 43.4%
2008 47.07 1322nd 2092 36.8%
2009 43.77 1394th 2120 34.2%
2010 47.90 1333rd 2139 37.7%
2011 64.47 911th 2147 57.6%
2012 64.68 915th 2166 57.8%
2013 68.43 709th 2167 67.3%
2014 50.32 1088th 2093 48.0%
2015 32.77 1330th 2052 35.2%
2016 55.61 835th 2046 59.2%
2017 61.67 708th 2044 65.4%
2018 68.57 588th 2037 71.1%
2019 47.49 1013th 2086 51.4%
2021 53.27 796th 1948 59.1%
2022 83.85 305th 2082 85.4%
2023 85.44 265th 2077 87.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cowden-Herrick Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.99 145th 1765 91.8%
2019 57.43 619th 1816 65.9%
2021 65.91 316th 1514 79.1%
2022 91.96 53rd 1763 97.0%
2023 91.83 68th 1808 96.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Cowden-Herrick Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.60 667th 1964 66.0%
2021 53.04 690th 1680 58.9%
2022 84.10 265th 1970 86.5%
2023 75.10 418th 1957 78.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Cowden-Herrick Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.27 625th 1972 68.3%
2019 41.06 1125th 2019 44.3%
2021 66.01 472nd 1707 72.3%
2022 88.01 188th 1977 90.5%
2023 89.30 171st 1984 91.4%
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Rank History for White students at Cowden-Herrick Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.20 664th 1463 54.6%
2019 29.42 1080th 1462 26.1%
2021 40.99 761st 1308 41.8%
2022 73.86 292nd 1425 79.5%
2023 71.84 319th 1419 77.5%
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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 Cowden-Herrick Grade School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 227 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 227
2000 227 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 227
2001 204 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 204
2002 205 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2003 205 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2004 185 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 185
2005 182 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 184
2006 180 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 182
2007 200 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 203
2008 189 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 192
2009 150 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 152
2010 147 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 147
2011 150 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 151
2012 155 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 155
2013 146 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 147
2014 177 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 178
2015 178 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 180
2016 181 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 183
2017 156 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 158
2018 145 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 148
2019 139 0 1 3 0 1 1 0 145
2020 131 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 135
2021 126 0 1 0 0 0 6 0 133
2022 135 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 139
2023 152 2 1 0 0 0 2 0 157

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 Cowden-Herrick Grade School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 227 14.0 16.2 n/a
2000 227 15.0 15.1 n/a
2001 204 13.0 15.7 n/a
2002 205 14.0 14.6 55.1
2003 205 14.0 14.6 55.1
2004 185 13.0 14.2 43.2
2005 184 14.0 13.1 49.2
2006 182 14.0 13.0 45.9
2007 203 14.0 14.5 49.5
2008 192 14.0 13.7 45.8
2009 152 13.6 11.2 56
2010 147 13.5 10.8 60.5
2011 151 11.0 13.7 57
2012 155 10.0 15.5 56.1
2013 147 19.3 7.5 51
2014 178 13.0 13.6 66.9
2015 180 14.0 12.8 72.8
2016 183 14.0 13.0 78.1
2017 158 14.7 10.7 74.1
2018 148 13.7 10.8 73
2019 145 13.8 10.4 76.6
2020 135 14.1 9.5 69.6
2021 133 n/a n/a n/a
2022 139 15.6 8.9 61.2
2023 157 14.8 10.5 57.3

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 Cowden-Herrick Grade School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 227 14.0 16.2 n/a
2000 227 15.0 15.1 n/a
2001 204 13.0 15.7 n/a
2002 205 14.0 14.6 55.1
2003 205 14.0 14.6 55.1
2004 185 13.0 14.2 43.2
2005 184 14.0 13.1 49.2
2006 182 14.0 13.0 45.9
2007 203 14.0 14.5 49.5
2008 192 14.0 13.7 45.8
2009 152 13.6 11.2 56
2010 147 13.5 10.8 60.5
2011 151 11.0 13.7 57
2012 155 10.0 15.5 56.1
2013 147 19.3 7.5 51
2014 178 13.0 13.6 66.9
2015 180 14.0 12.8 72.8
2016 183 14.0 13.0 78.1
2017 158 14.7 10.7 74.1
2018 148 13.7 10.8 73
2019 145 13.8 10.4 76.6
2020 135 14.1 9.5 69.6
2021 133 n/a n/a n/a
2022 139 15.6 8.9 61.2
2023 157 14.8 10.5 57.3

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cowden-Herrick Grade School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $773 (8.1%) $8,802 (91.9%) $9,575
2020 $237 (2.3%) $10,225 (97.7%) $10,462
2021 $849 (8.2%) $9,504 (91.8%) $10,353
2022 $849 (8.2%) $9,504 (91.8%) $10,353
2023 $440 (3.9%) $10,716 (96.1%) $11,156

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cowden-Herrick Grade School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1013th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 265th of 2077 Elementary schools
 35.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cowden-Herrick Grade School)30.455.6
 25.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cowden-Herrick CUSD 3A)30.455.6
 25.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cowden-Herrick Grade School)47.863
 15.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cowden-Herrick CUSD 3A)47.863
 15.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cowden-Herrick Grade School)54.152.4
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cowden-Herrick CUSD 3A)54.152.4
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cowden-Herrick Grade School)20.838.1
 17.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cowden-Herrick CUSD 3A)20.838.1
 17.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cowden-Herrick Grade School)21.186.3
 65.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cowden-Herrick CUSD 3A)21.186.3
 65.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cowden-Herrick Grade School)10.531.8
 21.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cowden-Herrick CUSD 3A)10.531.8
 21.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Cowden-Herrick Grade School)63.277.3
 14.1%
   5th Grade Science (Cowden-Herrick CUSD 3A)63.277.3
 14.1%
   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 Students145157
 8.3%
African American02
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic30
 100%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White139152
 9.4%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.6%57.3%
 19.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cowden-Herrick Grade School

Students at Cowden-Herrick Grade School are 97% White, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 157 students attended Cowden-Herrick Grade School.

Cowden-Herrick Grade School ranks 265th of 2077 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Cowden-Herrick Grade School usually go on to attend:

High : Cowden-Herrick Junior/Senior High School


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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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