Summary
Irvington Elementary School is a small public school in Irvington, Illinois, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 68 students. The school faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism, low academic performance, and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.
Irvington Elementary School has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 25.3% to 28.3% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average of around 15-20%. Academically, the school's performance is well below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 40.5% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 53.1%, and only 27% were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 38.5%. The school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 73.61% to 81.94%, indicates a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
When comparing Irvington Elementary School to nearby schools, such as Raccoon Cons Elementary School, it becomes clear that the school is underperforming academically. Raccoon Cons Elementary School, which is 11.32 miles away, had significantly higher proficiency rates in both ELA and Math across all grade levels. Additionally, Irvington Elementary School's performance has declined over time, with the school's statewide ranking dropping from 101 out of 2,120 Illinois elementary schools in 2008-2009 to 1,267 out of 2,056 in 2024-2025.
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