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Geff Elementary School

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Geff Elementary School ranks 1207 th of 2056 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-8

1207^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,056 Illinois Elementary Schools

Better than 41% of Illinois elementary schools

Summary

Geff Elementary School is a small public school serving grades K-8 in the rural community of Geff, Illinois. With just 94 students, the school is part of the Geff CCSD 14 district, which is ranked 607 out of 811 districts in the state.

Academically, Geff Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rate was 46.3% versus the state average of 53.1%, and its Mathematics proficiency was 29.9% compared to 38.5% statewide. This trend has persisted over the past few years, with the school's performance lagging behind the state. Additionally, the school has faced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.3% to 26.3% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When comparing Geff Elementary School to nearby schools, it becomes clear that the school is underperforming academically. For example, Albion Grade School, which is 18.68 miles away, consistently outperforms Geff Elementary in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency. Similarly, New Hope Elementary School, which is 8.76 miles away, has significantly higher proficiency rates and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Despite these challenges, Geff Elementary School has a relatively high per-student spending of around $13,000 to $14,000 in recent years, raising questions about the efficient use of resources and the need to explore ways to improve academic outcomes.

100

Students ?

8.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,061

Per pupil spending ?

66%

Free/discounted lunch ?

201 E Lafayette St
Geff, IL 62842-1001

(618) 516-8004

District: Geff CCSD 14

Students who attend Geff Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Fairfield Community High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.0%

African American:

4.0%

Two or more races:

4.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 38th percentile in 2014 → 41st in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Illinois average (39% vs 44% meeting standards)

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school39%

District avg39%

Illinois avg44%

1,207^th of 2,056

Illinois public elementary schools ?

Bottom 41%▲ up 16 pts since 2015

From bottom 25% (2015) to bottom 41% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

607^th of 811Geff CCSD 14 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)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	40.2	1207 of 2056	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.9	1093 of 2067	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	56.2	823 of 2077	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	66.0	636 of 2082	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.8	828 of 2086	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.0	673 of 2037	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	49.6	952 of 2044	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	34.3	1318 of 2046	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	26.0	1535 of 2052	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	41.2	1296 of 2093	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	44.2	1301 of 2167	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	53.5	1205 of 2166	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	69.8	740 of 2120	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	87.1	70 of 2092	96.7%	★★★★★
2006	88.3	20 of 2086	99.0%	★★★★★
2005	84.1	155 of 2022	92.3%	★★★★★
2004	73.7	571 of 2030	71.9%	★★★★☆
2003	80.6	328 of 2020	83.8%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	22.5	1137 of 1389	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	27.1	1068 of 1392	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	38.2	915 of 1419	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.7	799 of 1425	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	40.5	909 of 1462	37.8%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2022	71.3	323 of 1369	76.4%	★★★★☆
2021	32.9	771 of 1241	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	42.2	732 of 1356	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.4	669 of 1293	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	38.0	774 of 1293	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	41.9	684 of 1302	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	38.7	844 of 1322	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	89.1	25 of 1318	98.1%	★★★★★
2008	87.2	61 of 1293	95.3%	★★★★★
2007	78.7	223 of 1287	82.7%	★★★★☆
2006	70.9	378 of 1272	70.3%	★★★★☆
2005	73.7	347 of 1209	71.3%	★★★★☆
2004	88.8	76 of 1204	93.7%	★★★★★
2003	95.0	19 of 1185	98.4%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2021	14.6	741 of 813	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	22.1	743 of 905	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	29.6	653 of 889	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Elementary school

White (2025)18th percentile-23 vs school

Middle school

White (2021)9th percentile-29 vs school

By subject vs Illinois (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts46%-7 vs state

Science40%~ state avg

Mathematics30%-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)	% 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 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
Geff Elementary School	Public	K-8	201 E Lafayette St	Geff	62842	Wayne County	Geff CCSD 14	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 516-8004	100	12	8.2	66.0%	89 (89.0%)	4 (4.0%)	3 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	40.2	1207^th of 2056 public elementary schools	41.3%		42.9	1093^rd of 2067 public elementary schools	47.1%	114	40.0		42.9	35.7	30.0	58.3			46.3	21.4	50.0	20.0	25.0			29.9	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	99.0	98.0	98.0		22.2	$16,061	$848	$15,213
North Side Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	806 N 1st St	Fairfield	62837	Wayne County	Fairfield PSD 112	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 842-6501	321	24	13.5	48.9%	279 (86.9%)	6 (1.9%)	17 (5.3%)	5 (1.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.7%)								(n/a)			50.8						50.8	57.4						57.4	98.5	98.5	98.5	98.5	98.8	98.5	98.5	30.0		$13,693	$1,286	$12,407
Jasper Elementary School	Public	K-8	2030 County Road 1020 N	Fairfield	62837	Wayne County	Jasper CCSD 17	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 842-3048	170	13	13.4	40.0%	160 (94.1%)	5 (2.9%)	5 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	81	375^th of 2056 public elementary schools	81.8%		71.2	534^th of 2067 public elementary schools	74.2%	159	55.0	93.3	48.0	86.7	70.0	76.5	72.7	73.3	69.3	52.0	60.0	65.0	70.6	45.5	73.3	59.6	97.1	97.1	97.1	97.1	99.4	97.1	97.1		32.8	$11,920	$225	$11,695
New Hope Elementary School	Public	K-8	1804 County Road 445 N	Fairfield	62837	Wayne County	New Hope CCSD 6	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 842-3296	204	13	15.8	43.1%	194 (95.1%)	3 (1.5%)	5 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	89.5	187^th of 2056 public elementary schools	90.9%		93.9	132^nd of 2067 public elementary schools	93.6%	55	56.7	76.9	87.0	69.6	76.7	71.4	73.7	96.2	79.6	87.0	60.9	80.0	66.7	68.4	69.2	72.5	97.9	97.9	97.9	97.9	97.9	97.9	97.9		27.4	$10,746	$679	$10,067
Johnsonville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	891 County Highway 16	Johnsonville	62850	Wayne County	North Wayne CUSD 200	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 673-3044	106	8	12.6	46.2%	106 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	77.1	456^th of 2056 public elementary schools	77.8%		76.7	445^th of 2067 public elementary schools	78.5%	11			68.2	63.2					65.9	63.6	52.6					58.5	96.4	96.4	96.4	96.4	96.4	96.4	96.4	15.2		$12,455	$863	$11,592
Mount Erie Elementary School	Public	K-4	300 School Dr	Mount Erie	62446	Wayne County	North Wayne CUSD 200	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 854-2611	67	7	9.1	34.3%	66 (98.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	71.4	567^th of 2056 public elementary schools	72.4%		65.7	639^th of 2067 public elementary schools	69.1%	72			54.5	75.0					65.2	63.6	41.7					52.2	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0			$16,915	$1,133	$15,782
Wayne City Attendance Center	Public	PK, KG-8	408 E Mill St	Wayne City	62895	Wayne County	Wayne City CUSD 100	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 895-3103	342	25	13.6	46.2%	331 (96.8%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	71.9	553^rd of 2056 public elementary schools	73.1%		77.5	430^th of 2067 public elementary schools	79.2%	123	46.9	22.9	69.2	55.9	71.9	78.8	64.3	57.1	66.0	64.1	26.5	50.0	42.4	73.8	45.7	51.6	95.6	95.6	95.6	95.6	96.8	95.6	95.6	10.8	30.5	$13,078	$1,876	$11,202
Flora Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	445 Emory St	Flora	62839	Clay County	Flora CUSD 35	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 662-2014	672	51	13.3	61.2%	604 (89.9%)	5 (0.7%)	41 (6.1%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.2%)	69.7	608^th of 2056 public elementary schools	70.4%		70.1	549^th of 2067 public elementary schools	73.4%	59	35.7		52.2	73.4	64.7				63.5	68.5	55.3	40.0				55.0	98.2	98.2	98.2	98.2	98.3	98.0	97.6	15.6		$11,554	$853	$10,701
Clay City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	607 South Walnut S. E.	Clay City	62824	Clay County	Clay City CUSD 10	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 676-1431	125	13	9.5	59.2%	121 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.2%)	30.2	1430^th of 2056 public elementary schools	30.4%		16	1808^th of 2067 public elementary schools	12.5%	378	25.0		44.4	33.3	30.0				35.7	33.3	22.2	30.0				28.6	87.4	90.3	90.3	90.3	92.2	91.3	87.4	12.6		$17,490	$1,650	$15,840
Albion Grade School	Public	PK, KG-8	361 W Main St	Albion	62806	Edwards County	Edwards County CUSD 1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 445-2327	427	30	14.0	47.1%	398 (93.2%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.7%)	62.8	745^th of 2056 public elementary schools	63.8%		61.3	711^th of 2067 public elementary schools	65.6%	34	37.2	61.4	55.8	61.1	69.8	67.3	79.1	79.5	69.0	48.8	38.9	27.9	42.9	34.9	36.4	38.4	99.3	99.3	99.3	99.3	99.8	99.3	99.3	6.0	30.1	$11,754	$1,117	$10,637

Frequently Asked Questions about Geff Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Geff Elementary School?

Students at Geff Elementary School are 89% White, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Geff Elementary School attend?

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

High : Fairfield Community High School

What district is Geff Elementary School in?

Geff CCSD 14

Is Geff Elementary School a good school?

Geff Elementary School ranks 1207^th of 2056 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Geff Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 100 students attended Geff Elementary School.

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