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United Elementary School - West

Public Grades PK, KG-3

Summary

United Elementary School - West is a public elementary school in Monmouth, Illinois, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 232 students. The school is part of the United CUSD 304 district, which is ranked 483 out of 813 districts in Illinois and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

United Elementary School - West faces significant challenges, including a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism rates, from 3.4% in 2019-2020 to 38.4% in 2020-2021, which is notably higher than the state and district averages. The school's academic performance has also been declining, with lower proficiency rates in both English Language Arts (37.9%) and Mathematics (24.1%) compared to the state and district averages. In contrast, the nearby United Elementary School - North had a much lower chronic absenteeism rate of 14.4% and better academic performance in the 2023-2024 school year.

The high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds at United Elementary School - West, with 58.19% receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, suggests that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in the school's academic challenges. The school's spending per student, at $13,089 in 2022-2023, is also relatively high compared to the state average. Addressing the underlying causes of chronic absenteeism and providing targeted support for students from disadvantaged backgrounds could be crucial in improving the school's performance and providing a better educational experience for its students.

179

Students ?

10.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,281

Per pupil spending ?

55.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2140 State Highway 135
Monmouth, IL 61462-8905

(309) 734-8513

District: United CUSD 304

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.6%

African American:

5.6%

Hispanic:

4.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 35th percentile in 2014 → 58th in 2024

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 23 percentile points since 2014

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school48%

District avg50%

Illinois avg46%

Not ranked this year

United Elementary School - West did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2024	53.2	862 of 2067	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.8	731 of 2077	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	31.0	1369 of 2082	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	35.7	1155 of 1948	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	35.4	1310 of 2086	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	57.3	811 of 2037	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	60.7	736 of 2044	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	68.0	593 of 2046	71.0%	★★★★☆
2015	44.9	1013 of 2052	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	37.6	1365 of 2093	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	60.9	918 of 2167	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	70.0	735 of 2166	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	80.0	356 of 2147	83.4%	★★★★☆
2010	77.9	427 of 2139	80.0%	★★★★☆
2009	64.1	932 of 2120	56.0%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2024	57.9	718 of 1942	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.3	684 of 1957	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	33.0	1247 of 1970	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	34.3	1048 of 1680	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	32.2	1343 of 2019	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	54.2	832 of 1964	57.6%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2024	51.3	768 of 1793	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.0	590 of 1808	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	32.9	1195 of 1763	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.8	815 of 1514	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	41.4	1063 of 1816	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	74.4	252 of 1765	85.7%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2024	46.0	966 of 1959	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.3	732 of 1984	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	29.5	1319 of 1977	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	31.9	1098 of 1707	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	43.0	1076 of 2019	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	54.0	827 of 1972	58.1%	★★★☆☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2024	17.8	11 of 13	15.4%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2024	27.9	1053 of 1392	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	38.6	904 of 1419	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	13.6	1323 of 1425	7.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	20.9	1125 of 1308	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	20.7	1236 of 1462	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	42.8	842 of 1463	42.4%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2024)63rd percentile+5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)57th percentile~ school

Male (2024)51st percentile-8 vs school

White (2024)24th percentile-34 vs school

Military Connected (2024)15th percentile-43 vs school

By subject vs Illinois (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts48%-5 vs state

Mathematics48%+9 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISA Science (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	IAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	IAR Mathematics 4th Grade	IAR Mathematics 5th 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
United Elementary School - West	Public	PK, KG-3	2140 State Highway 135	Monmouth	61462	Warren County	United CUSD 304	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(309) 734-8513	179	17	10.6	55.3%	155 (86.6%)	10 (5.6%)	8 (4.5%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	3 (1.7%)								(n/a)		47.8			47.8	47.8			47.8	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	14.2	$18,281	$160	$18,121
Harding Primary School	Public	2-3	415 E 9th Ave	Monmouth	61462	Warren County	Monmouth-Roseville CUSD 238	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(309) 734-4915	240	18	13.0	65.8%	128 (53.3%)	18 (7.5%)	65 (27.1%)	16 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.4%)								(n/a)		35.6			35.6	34.7			34.7	97.7	98.1	98.1	98.1	99.1	98.1	97.7		$13,209	$1,532	$11,677
Lincoln Early Childhood School	Public	PK, KG-1	325 S 11th St	Monmouth	61462	Warren County	Monmouth-Roseville CUSD 238	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(309) 734-2213	324	21	15.4	62.7%	162 (50.0%)	26 (8.0%)	74 (22.8%)	24 (7.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	36 (11.1%)								(n/a)										96.3	96.5	96.5	96.5	97.4	96.5	96.8	35.5	$12,585	$1,974	$10,611
West Central Elementary School	Public	K-5	1514 US Route 34	Biggsville	61418	Henderson County	West Central CUSD 235	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(309) 627-2339	321	28	11.2	53.9%	300 (93.5%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	32.5	1368^th of 2056 public elementary schools	33.5%		27.6	1469^th of 2067 public elementary schools	28.9%	101	41.5	30.0	37.2	29.2	31.5	40.0	34.9	13.8	28.6	96.6	96.3	96.3	96.3	98.1	96.3	96.9		$15,486	$803	$14,683
United Elementary School - North	Public	PK, KG-3	411 W Hunt Ave	Alexis	61412	Warren County	United CUSD 304	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(309) 482-3332	186	17	11.0	44.6%	157 (84.4%)	7 (3.8%)	13 (7.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.3%)								(n/a)		46.9			46.9	46.9			46.9	93.6	94.8	94.8	94.8	96.0	94.8	94.4	12.5	$17,804	$160	$17,645
Apollo Elementary School	Public	K-5	801 SW 9th St	Aledo	61231	Mercer County	Mercer County School District 404	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(309) 582-5350	362	29	12.4	51.7%	323 (89.2%)	9 (2.5%)	3 (0.8%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (6.1%)	55.4	901^st of 2056 public elementary schools	56.2%		32.8	1318^th of 2067 public elementary schools	36.2%	417	51.5	58.8	56.0	58.8	58.1	50.7	22.0	23.9	33.2	96.3	96.0	96.0	96.0	95.4	96.0	96.3		$14,850	$1,700	$13,150
Steele School	Public	K-4	1480 W Main St	Galesburg	61401	Knox County	Galesburg CUSD 205	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(309) 973-2016	542	41	13.2	76.6%	263 (48.5%)	144 (26.6%)	57 (10.5%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (13.3%)	30.8	1413^th of 2056 public elementary schools	31.3%		42	1113^th of 2067 public elementary schools	46.2%	300		27.7	42.6		35.6	29.8	33.3		31.7	82.0	90.1	89.8	89.8	98.8	89.2	87.7		$14,481	$1,596	$12,885
Bright Futures Pre-K Prog	Public	PK-K	940 W Fremont St	Galesburg	61401	Knox County	Galesburg CUSD 205	No	(n/a)	No	No	(309) 973-2031	176	8	21.8	74.4%	71 (40.3%)	41 (23.3%)	29 (16.5%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	31 (17.6%)								(n/a)										74.5	77.6	77.6	77.6	77.1	75.0	72.4	74.5	$13,713	$670	$13,044

Frequently Asked Questions about United Elementary School - West

What district is United Elementary School - West in?

United CUSD 304

What schools do graduates of United Elementary School - West attend?

Students who attend United Elementary School - West usually go on to attend:

High : United Junior/Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of United Elementary School - West?

Students at United Elementary School - West are 87% White, 6% African American, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

How many students attend United Elementary School - West?

In the 2024-25 school year, 179 students attended United Elementary School - West.

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