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Clara Peterson Elementary School

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Clara Peterson Elementary School ranks 1136 th of 2056 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1136^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,056 Illinois Elementary Schools

Better than 45% of Illinois elementary schools

Summary

Clara Peterson Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Paxton, Illinois, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 585 students. The school is part of the Paxton-Buckley-Loda CUD 10 district, which is ranked 347 out of 811 districts in Illinois and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school faces some challenges, particularly in the area of chronic absenteeism, which has risen from 16.7% in 2022-2023 to 25.4% in 2024-2025. Academically, the school's performance is mixed compared to state and district averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (45.8%) and Mathematics (39%) lower than the state (53.1% and 38.5%) and district (52.9% and 39.1%) averages in 2024-2025. However, the school's 3rd-grade Math proficiency rate (56.4%) was higher than the state (49.6%) and district (56.4%) averages.

When compared to nearby schools, Clara Peterson Elementary School's performance is also mixed. While it outperforms some schools, such as the Rantoul City School District 137 schools, it lags behind others, like GCMS Elementary School, which has higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school's spending per student has increased from $10,447 in 2020-2021 to $11,103 in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state average, but this increased spending has not yet resulted in significantly improved academic outcomes.

564

Students ?

12.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,321

Per pupil spending ?

39.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

580 E Franklin St
Paxton, IL 60957-1670

(217) 379-2531

District: Paxton-Buckley-Loda CUD 10

Students who attend Clara Peterson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School
High:	Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.4%

Hispanic:

10.1%

Two or more races:

5.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 58th percentile in 2021 → 45th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Illinois average (36% vs 44% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 13 percentile points since 2021

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school36%

District avg38%

Illinois avg44%

1,136^th of 2,056

Illinois public elementary schools ?

Bottom 45%▼ down 13 pts since 2021

From top 42% (2021) to bottom 45% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

347^th of 811Paxton-Buckley-Loda CUD 10 among Illinois districts

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
2025	43.2	1136 of 2056	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.6	1030 of 2067	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.2	1131 of 2077	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	50.7	922 of 2082	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.3	824 of 1948	57.7%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	58.3	326 of 1049	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	42.6	433 of 886	51.1%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	37.7	1209 of 1942	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.6	826 of 1942	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.8	875 of 1957	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.1	833 of 1970	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.7	744 of 1680	55.7%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	50.9	440 of 982	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.9	503 of 970	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	58.5	291 of 954	69.5%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	47.4	933 of 1800	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.2	976 of 1793	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	34.2	1189 of 1808	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	60.6	540 of 1763	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.5	466 of 1514	69.2%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	47.3	1000 of 1947	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.0	1085 of 1959	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	34.4	1225 of 1984	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	48.8	905 of 1977	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	45.6	829 of 1707	51.4%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	45.0	618 of 1292	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	35.0	737 of 1195	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.7	487 of 1113	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	46.9	291 of 640	54.5%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	21.5	1152 of 1389	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	28.3	1049 of 1392	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	24.6	1136 of 1419	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	33.2	1004 of 1425	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	34.0	904 of 1308	30.9%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Disabled (2025)69th percentile+24 vs school

Hispanic (2025)55th percentile+10 vs school

Special Education (2025)52nd percentile+7 vs school

Male (2025)49th percentile+4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)48th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2025)38th percentile-7 vs school

White (2025)17th percentile-28 vs school

By subject vs Illinois (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts46%-7 vs state

Mathematics39%~ state avg

Science22%-19 vs state

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Schools Near Clara Peterson Elementary School

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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)	% Meningococcal (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	ISA Science 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	IAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	IAR Mathematics 4th Grade	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th 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	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Clara Peterson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	580 E Franklin St	Paxton	60957	Ford County	Paxton-Buckley-Loda CUD 10	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 379-2531	564	44	12.7	39.9%	465 (82.4%)	5 (0.9%)	57 (10.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	33 (5.9%)	43.2	1136^th of 2056 public elementary schools	44.7%		45.6	1030^th of 2067 public elementary schools	50.2%	106	22.0		42.6	51.1	44.0			45.8	56.4	35.6	24.2			39.0	93.9	95.0	95.0	95.0	96.1	95.7	94.8	9.8		$13,321	$1,243	$12,078
Ludlow Elementary School	Public	K-8	245 S Orange St	Ludlow	60949	Champaign County	Ludlow CCSD 142	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 396-5261	52	9	5.7	82.7%	17 (32.7%)	2 (3.8%)	25 (48.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (15.4%)								(n/a)								26.5						11.8	94.1	94.1	94.1	94.1	94.1	94.1	94.1		31.4	$28,026	$6,440	$21,587
Eastlawn Elementary School	Public	K-5	650 N Maplewood Dr	Rantoul	61866	Champaign County	Rantoul City School District 137	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 893-5404	276	29	9.5	89.1%	39 (14.1%)	57 (20.7%)	154 (55.8%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (8.0%)	6.5	2031^st of 2056 public elementary schools	1.2%		8.1	2064^th of 2067 public elementary schools	0.1%	33	12.7		7.0	3.6	22.2			10.8	5.3	3.6	3.8			4.2	99.2	99.6	99.6	99.6		99.2	98.8			$20,760	$3,647	$17,113
Northview Elementary School	Public	K-5	400 N Sheldon St	Rantoul	61866	Champaign County	Rantoul City School District 137	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 893-5403	218	21	10.3	85.3%	70 (32.1%)	60 (27.5%)	48 (22.0%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (16.5%)	15.9	1766^th of 2056 public elementary schools	14.1%		16.9	1774^th of 2067 public elementary schools	14.2%	8	27.5		23.5	25.0	32.5			27.3	11.8	8.3	10.0			10.0	99.6	99.2	99.2	99.2	100.0	99.2	99.2			$23,739	$4,530	$19,209
Pleasant Acres Elementary School	Public	K-5	1625 Short St	Rantoul	61866	Champaign County	Rantoul City School District 137	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 893-5402	293	26	11.2	94.5%	32 (10.9%)	78 (26.6%)	148 (50.5%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	31 (10.6%)	10.1	1945^th of 2056 public elementary schools	5.4%		12.3	1964^th of 2067 public elementary schools	5.0%	19	18.2		16.7	19.2	28.6			21.6	11.1	0.0	2.9			5.2	97.6	97.6	97.6	97.6	16.4	97.6	96.9			$20,229	$3,490	$16,739
Gifford Grade School	Public	K-8	406 S Main St	Gifford	61847	Champaign County	Gifford CCSD 188	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 568-7733	151	14	10.7	33.8%	137 (90.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.3%)	67.5	657^th of 2056 public elementary schools	68.0%		42.8	1096^th of 2067 public elementary schools	47.0%	439	47.4	53.3	52.6	69.2	57.9	37.5	73.3	56.0	42.1	69.2	42.1	25.0	37.5	39.1	94.3	94.9	94.9	94.9	97.5	93.7	96.8		32.3	$16,068	$592	$15,476
Broadmeadow Elementary School	Public	K-5	500 Sunview Rd	Rantoul	61866	Champaign County	Rantoul City School District 137	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 893-5405	231	21	11.0	93.9%	69 (29.9%)	84 (36.4%)	31 (13.4%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (18.2%)	8.3	1986^th of 2056 public elementary schools	3.4%		15.1	1843^rd of 2067 public elementary schools	10.8%	143	22.2		2.3	7.4	18.9			9.3	4.7	3.6	8.1			5.6	100.0	99.6	99.6	99.6	100.0	99.6	99.2			$22,380	$2,892	$19,488
Cissna Park Elementary School	Public	K-5	511 N 2nd St	Cissna Park	60924	Iroquois County	Cissna Park CUSD 6	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(815) 457-2171	128	10	13.1	30.5%	106 (82.8%)	3 (2.3%)	14 (10.9%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	66.5	677^th of 2056 public elementary schools	67.1%		60.9	718^th of 2067 public elementary schools	65.3%	41	36.8		88.2	68.0	31.6			62.3	82.4	68.0	26.3			59.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0			$13,440	$440	$13,001
GCMS Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	902 N Church St	Gibson City	60936	Ford County	Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 784-4278	489	44	11.1	50.1%	411 (84.0%)	3 (0.6%)	51 (10.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.7%)	63.5	734^th of 2056 public elementary schools	64.3%		55.3	817^th of 2067 public elementary schools	60.5%	83	54.7		59.5	66.7	60.0			61.9	50.0	42.0	25.3			39.0	99.2	99.0	99.0	99.0	98.8	99.2	99.4	14.0		$17,606	$897	$16,708
Armstrong-Ellis Elementary School	Public	K-8	3571 Gifford Ave	Armstrong	61812	Vermilion County	Armstrong-Ellis Cons School District 61	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 569-2115	81	11	7.7	40.7%	72 (88.9%)	2 (2.5%)	1 (1.2%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.2%)								(n/a)		66.7	57.1				75.0	66.7	57.1				8.3	33.3	94.3	92.0	92.0	92.0	92.0	92.0	94.3		36.8	$18,481	$1,171	$17,311

Frequently Asked Questions about Clara Peterson Elementary School

Is Clara Peterson Elementary School a good school?

Clara Peterson Elementary School ranks 1136^th of 2056 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Clara Peterson Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Clara Peterson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School
High : Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School

What is the racial makeup of Clara Peterson Elementary School?

Students at Clara Peterson Elementary School are 82% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

What district is Clara Peterson Elementary School in?

Paxton-Buckley-Loda CUD 10

How many students attend Clara Peterson Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 564 students attended Clara Peterson Elementary School.

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