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Delavan Elementary School

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Delavan Elementary School ranks 1292 nd of 2056 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

1292^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,056 Illinois Elementary Schools

Better than 37% of Illinois elementary schools

Summary

Delavan Elementary School is a public elementary school in Delavan, Illinois, serving 209 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Delavan CUSD 703 district, which is ranked 465 out of 811 districts in Illinois and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Delavan Elementary School is underperforming compared to the state. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (40.8%) and Mathematics (25.2%) were significantly lower than the state averages of 53.1% and 38.5%, respectively. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 636 out of 2,086 Illinois elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 1,292 out of 2,056 in 2024-2025. However, the school performs better for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 735 out of 1,800 Illinois elementary schools in 2024-2025 and receiving a 3-star rating.

Delavan Elementary School's performance varies across different student subgroups, with white students and female students performing worse than their peers. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 12.8% in 2022-2023 to 25.4% in 2024-2025, which is well above the state average. While the school's spending per student has increased from $10,778 in 2020-2021 to $15,247 in 2023-2024, this higher spending has not translated into improved academic outcomes. Compared to nearby schools, such as Illini Central Grade School and Tremont Elementary School, Delavan Elementary School's performance is generally lower.

191

Students ?

8.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,744

Per pupil spending ?

38.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

907 Locust St
Delavan, IL 61734-9327

(309) 244-9872

District: Delavan CUSD 703

Students who attend Delavan Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Delavan Junior High School
High:	Delavan High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.3%

Two or more races:

2.1%

Hispanic:

1.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 63rd percentile in 2015 → 37th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Illinois average (35% vs 44% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 26 percentile points since 2015

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school35%

District avg34%

Illinois avg44%

1,292^nd of 2,056

Illinois public elementary schools ?

Bottom 37%▼ down 26 pts since 2015

From top 37% (2015) to bottom 37% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

465^th of 811Delavan CUSD 703 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	36.2	1292 of 2056	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	30.6	1379 of 2067	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	34.7	1291 of 2077	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.0	1058 of 2082	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	54.5	765 of 1948	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.0	636 of 2086	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.2	664 of 2037	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	61.4	715 of 2044	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	61.2	713 of 2046	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	58.0	750 of 2052	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	55.1	984 of 2093	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	69.6	674 of 2167	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	68.7	786 of 2166	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	61.2	1005 of 2147	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	54.4	1181 of 2139	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	58.7	1078 of 2120	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2008	58.6	1085 of 2092	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2007	60.4	1021 of 2095	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	59.0	1081 of 2086	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2005	62.0	942 of 2022	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2004	58.4	1047 of 2030	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2003	76.1	498 of 2020	75.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	34.0	1276 of 1942	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	25.6	1441 of 1942	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	34.8	1206 of 1957	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.9	923 of 1970	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.8	599 of 1680	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	73.2	473 of 2019	76.6%	★★★★☆
2018	64.5	637 of 1964	67.6%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	55.8	735 of 1800	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	27.2	1393 of 1793	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	29.1	1359 of 1808	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	39.9	1022 of 1763	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	50.6	611 of 1514	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.4	579 of 1816	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.9	687 of 1765	61.1%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	38.0	1172 of 1947	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.7	1154 of 1959	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.1	1254 of 1984	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.1	1004 of 1977	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	32.3	1084 of 1707	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	56.7	786 of 2019	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.9	672 of 1972	65.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	17.2	1229 of 1389	11.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	15.5	1254 of 1392	9.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	18.7	1233 of 1419	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	25.8	1137 of 1425	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	39.1	800 of 1308	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	51.7	694 of 1462	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	44.0	825 of 1463	43.6%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)59th percentile+22 vs school

Male (2025)40th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2025)34th percentile-3 vs school

White (2025)12th percentile-26 vs school

By subject vs Illinois (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts41%-12 vs state

Science39%~ state avg

Mathematics25%-13 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)	% 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 (2025)	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 6th 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 6th 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
Delavan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	907 Locust St	Delavan	61734	Tazewell County	Delavan CUSD 703	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(309) 244-9872	191	21	8.9	38.2%	182 (95.3%)	2 (1.0%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	36.2	1292^nd of 2056 public elementary schools	37.2%		30.6	1379^th of 2067 public elementary schools	33.3%	87	39.4		56.0	33.3	36.4	38.1			40.8	40.0	37.5	15.2	9.5			25.2	93.8	93.8	93.8	93.8	95.2	92.8	94.2	13.0	11.1	$16,744	$494	$16,251
Emden Elementary School	Public	K-5	309 Market St	Emden	62635	Logan County	Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 376-3151	90	9	10.2	40.0%	88 (97.8%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44.5	1120^th of 2056 public elementary schools	45.5%		48.8	965^th of 2067 public elementary schools	53.3%	155	28.6		41.7	38.5	35.7				39.2	70.8	53.8	14.3				51.0	89.2	89.2	89.2	56.6	84.3	89.2	89.2			$17,654	$705	$16,949
South Pekin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	206 Main St	South Pekin	61564	Tazewell County	South Pekin School District 137	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(309) 348-3695	180	14	12.8	53.9%	166 (92.2%)	4 (2.2%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.3%)	20.6	1653^rd of 2056 public elementary schools	19.6%		22.6	1605^th of 2067 public elementary schools	22.4%	48	47.1	15.0	16.7	5.9	25.0	42.1	18.8	15.0	20.8	27.8	5.9	6.3	10.5	18.8	5.0	12.3	100.0	97.8	97.8	97.8	100.0	97.8	100.0	12.5	22.8	$12,747	$2,059	$10,688
Tremont Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	200 S James St	Tremont	61568	Tazewell County	Tremont CUSD 702	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(309) 925-4841	304	19	15.9	24.7%	270 (88.8%)	11 (3.6%)	5 (1.6%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.9%)	73	532^nd of 2056 public elementary schools	74.1%		71	536^th of 2067 public elementary schools	74.1%	4			73.0	63.6					68.6	74.6	32.7					55.1	93.1	93.1	93.1	93.1	93.1	93.1	93.1			$12,692	$456	$12,236
Rankin Elementary School	Public	K-8	13716 5th St	Pekin	61554	Tazewell County	Rankin Central School District 98	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(309) 346-3182	196	19	10.1	30.1%	177 (90.3%)	2 (1.0%)	6 (3.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.1%)	49.5	1010^th of 2056 public elementary schools	50.9%		49.2	958^th of 2067 public elementary schools	53.7%	52	22.7	39.1	33.3	68.2	54.5	65.0	78.9	78.3	62.3	37.5	31.8	22.7	45.0	57.9	43.5	39.2	96.3	95.8	95.8	95.8	52.8	96.3	95.8		43.9	$21,357	$713	$20,644
Midwest Central Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	450 E Southmoor St	Manito	61546	Mason County	Midwest Central CUSD 191	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(309) 968-6464	430	38	11.3	55.3%	404 (94.0%)	4 (0.9%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.7%)	59.7	817^th of 2056 public elementary schools	60.3%		44.2	1065^th of 2067 public elementary schools	48.5%	248	36.5		56.5	46.4	65.1				55.6	60.9	29.0	49.2				44.4	98.8	98.8	98.8	98.8	99.8	98.8	99.3	15.0		$14,791	$1,051	$13,739
Scott Altman Primary School	Public	K-3	1730 Highwood Ave	Pekin	61554	Tazewell County	Pekin PSD 108	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(309) 477-4715	189	11	18.0	57.7%	170 (89.9%)	5 (2.6%)	7 (3.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.2%)								(n/a)			64.4						64.4	57.8						57.8	93.6	95.2	95.2	95.2		95.2	96.3			$14,806	$1,177	$13,629
Olympia West Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	302 N School St	Minier	61759	Tazewell County	Olympia CUSD 16	No	(n/a)	No	No	(309) 392-2671	255	18	14.2	35.7%	235 (92.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.9%)	76.4	471^st of 2056 public elementary schools	77.1%		37.2	1216^th of 2067 public elementary schools	41.2%	745	59.5		68.6	70.6	81.1				73.6	40.0	50.0	54.1				48.1	98.1	98.1	98.1	98.1	98.8	97.3	98.1	15.5		$13,686	$472	$13,214
Dirksen Elementary School	Public	K-3	1000 Koch St	Pekin	61554	Tazewell County	Pekin PSD 108	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(309) 477-4711	165	11	15.7	72.7%	148 (89.7%)	2 (1.2%)	9 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.0%)								(n/a)			21.4						21.4	21.4						21.4	78.5	78.5	78.5	78.5		77.9	80.2			$16,725	$1,993	$14,732
Illini Central Grade School	Public	K-5	208 N West Ave	Mason City	62664	Mason County	Illini Central CUSD 189	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 482-5180	264	26	10.1	58.0%	246 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.0%)	33.5	1348^th of 2056 public elementary schools	34.4%		35.5	1256^th of 2067 public elementary schools	39.2%	92	25.5		43.2	23.8	25.5				30.8	45.5	47.6	17.0				36.1	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.2	99.6			$17,958	$1,233	$16,725

Frequently Asked Questions about Delavan Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Delavan Elementary School?

Students at Delavan Elementary School are 95% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Is Delavan Elementary School a good school?

Delavan Elementary School ranks 1292^nd of 2056 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Delavan Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Delavan Junior High School
High : Delavan High School

How many students attend Delavan Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 191 students attended Delavan Elementary School.

What district is Delavan Elementary School in?

Delavan CUSD 703

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