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Shipman Elementary School

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Shipman Elementary School ranks 462 nd of 2056 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 3-4

462^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,056 Illinois Elementary Schools

Better than 78% of Illinois elementary schools

Summary

Shipman Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-4 in Shipman, Illinois, part of the Southwestern CUSD 9 district. With 159 students, the school consistently outperforms state and district averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with 71.2% of students proficient or better in ELA and 52.9% in Mathematics, compared to 66.2% and 37.8% for the district, respectively.

Shipman Elementary School stands out for its relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with only 41.51% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, lower than nearby schools. The school also spends more per student than the state average, at $12,857 per student, and has a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.8, compared to nearby schools ranging from 13.3 to 16.6 students per teacher. These factors likely contribute to the school's strong academic performance and ability to support the diverse needs of its student population.

While Shipman Elementary School's statewide ranking has fluctuated between 462 and 1115 out of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools over the past 10 years, it currently holds a ranking of 462 and a 4-star rating, indicating it is a high-performing school that effectively supports the academic and social-emotional needs of its students. The school's consistent improvement efforts and efficient resource allocation make it a standout among the nearby Bethalto CUSD 8, Alton CUSD 11, and Carlinville CUSD 1 schools.

155

Students ?

12.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,638

Per pupil spending ?

47.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

211 Dora Reno White St
Shipman, IL 62685-4229

(618) 372-3813

District: Southwestern CUSD 9

Students who attend Shipman Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Medora Intermediate School
	Southwestern Middle School
High:	Southwestern High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.1%

African American:

1.3%

Hispanic:

1.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 57th percentile in 2015 → 78th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Illinois average (62% vs 46% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 22% of Illinois elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 21 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school62%

District avg52%

Illinois avg46%

462^nd of 2,056

Illinois public elementary schools ?

Top 22%▲ up 21 pts since 2015

From top 43% (2015) to top 22% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

385^th of 811Southwestern CUSD 9 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	76.8	462 of 2056	77.5%	★★★★☆
2024	76.5	446 of 2067	78.4%	★★★★☆
2023	73.7	487 of 2077	76.6%	★★★★☆
2022	59.2	764 of 2082	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.8	780 of 1948	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.3	837 of 2086	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	42.2	1115 of 2037	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	56.2	827 of 2044	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	60.7	722 of 2046	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	50.5	889 of 2052	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	52.0	1051 of 2093	49.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	48.8	1178 of 2167	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2012	53.7	1199 of 2166	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	56.9	1136 of 2147	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	54.5	1177 of 2139	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	67.7	815 of 2120	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	60.8	1015 of 2092	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	62.8	952 of 2095	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	64.6	907 of 2086	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2005	73.2	559 of 2022	72.4%	★★★★☆
2004	64.3	865 of 2030	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2003	69.5	723 of 2020	64.2%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	49.8	440 of 1049	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	74.0	114 of 886	87.1%	★★★★☆
2023	49.2	342 of 907	62.3%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	73.8	465 of 1942	76.1%	★★★★☆
2024	80.8	298 of 1942	84.7%	★★★★☆
2023	77.0	389 of 1957	80.1%	★★★★☆
2022	61.3	671 of 1970	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.0	568 of 1680	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	69.8	541 of 2019	73.2%	★★★★☆
2018	48.9	942 of 1964	52.0%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	85.8	123 of 1800	93.2%	★★★★★
2024	88.7	80 of 1793	95.5%	★★★★★
2023	89.3	94 of 1808	94.8%	★★★★★
2022	66.9	387 of 1763	78.0%	★★★★☆
2021	55.9	504 of 1514	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	43.3	1002 of 1816	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.8	1009 of 1765	42.8%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	75.5	438 of 1947	77.5%	★★★★☆
2024	69.6	515 of 1959	73.7%	★★★★☆
2023	65.0	581 of 1984	70.7%	★★★★☆
2022	55.6	775 of 1977	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	39.8	941 of 1707	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	42.9	1079 of 2019	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	36.6	1193 of 1972	39.5%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	40.1	695 of 1292	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	60.9	348 of 1195	70.9%	★★★★☆
2023	41.7	573 of 1156	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	36.5	619 of 1113	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	27.8	476 of 640	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	40.5	617 of 1194	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	37.0	418 of 763	45.2%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	56.5	611 of 1389	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.9	491 of 1392	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.5	619 of 1419	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	37.6	926 of 1425	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	36.5	858 of 1308	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	37.2	958 of 1462	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	24.0	1178 of 1463	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)93rd percentile+16 vs school

Male (2025)78th percentile~ school

Female (2025)76th percentile~ school

Disabled (2025)58th percentile-19 vs school

White (2025)56th percentile-22 vs school

Special Education (2025)46th percentile-31 vs school

By subject vs Illinois (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts71%+18 vs state

Mathematics53%+14 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
Shipman Elementary School	Public	3-4	211 Dora Reno White St	Shipman	62685	Macoupin County	Southwestern CUSD 9	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 372-3813	155	13	12.0	47.1%	149 (96.1%)	2 (1.3%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	76.8	462^nd of 2056 public elementary schools	77.5%		76.5	446^th of 2067 public elementary schools	78.4%	16			71.8	70.7					71.2	62.0	45.1					52.9	98.1	96.9	96.9	96.9	98.1	96.9	97.5			$13,638	$1,072	$12,565
Brighton North Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	201 E City Limits Rd	Brighton	62012	Macoupin County	Southwestern CUSD 9	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 372-3813	293	18	15.9	43.3%	271 (92.5%)	5 (1.7%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	10 (3.4%)								(n/a)																	99.3	98.6	98.6	98.6	99.7	98.6	99.3	21.7		$12,391	$1,038	$11,353
Wolf Ridge Education Center	Public	PK, KG-8	700 W Orange St	Bunker Hill	62014	Macoupin County	Bunker Hill CUSD 8	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 585-4831	407	27	15.3	51.4%	372 (91.4%)	7 (1.7%)	8 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.7%)	42.1	1164^th of 2056 public elementary schools	43.4%		36.4	1238^th of 2067 public elementary schools	40.1%	74	39.5	67.4	52.6	37.8	52.6	57.9	57.1	76.1	56.5	31.6	35.1	13.2	15.8	31.4	10.9	22.4	98.3	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.3	98.3	98.0	14.5	22.6	$11,852	$702	$11,150
Ben-Gil Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	340 Kelly St	Gillespie	62033	Macoupin County	Gillespie CUSD 7	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 839-4828	523	42	12.4	66.2%	494 (94.5%)	14 (2.7%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.1%)	60	810^th of 2056 public elementary schools	60.6%		61.5	709^th of 2067 public elementary schools	65.7%	101	45.9		52.6	66.2	58.1				58.8	42.7	49.3	28.4				40.0	98.3	97.9	97.9	97.9	99.3	97.9	98.3	13.3		$15,620	$2,083	$13,537
Lewis & Clark Elementary School	Public	K-1	6800 Humbert Rd	Godfrey	62035	Madison County	Alton CUSD 11	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 463-2177	251	19	12.9	57.4%	116 (46.2%)	87 (34.7%)	10 (4.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (14.7%)								(n/a)																	98.8	98.8	98.8	98.8		98.8	98.4			$15,402	$1,831	$13,572
Carlinville Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	18456 Shipman Rd	Carlinville	62626	Macoupin County	Carlinville CUSD 1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 854-9849	376	27	13.9	51.3%	331 (88.0%)	10 (2.7%)	7 (1.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.9%)								(n/a)																	95.5	95.2	95.2	95.2	97.9	95.0	95.5	20.2		$13,141	$1,204	$11,938
Midway School	Public	PK, KG-2	6321 Midway Dr	Moro	62067	Madison County	Edwardsville CUSD 7	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 692-7446	120	7	17.1	23.3%	113 (94.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)								(n/a)																	97.2	97.2	97.2	97.2	97.2	97.2	97.2			$17,082	$452	$16,630
Parkside Primary School	Public	2-3	600 E Central St	Bethalto	62010	Madison County	Bethalto CUSD 8	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 377-4100	321	22	14.4	55.1%	278 (86.6%)	13 (4.0%)	13 (4.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.7%)								(n/a)			34.9						34.9	40.1						40.1	99.4	99.4	99.4	99.4	99.4	99.4	99.4			$13,817	$1,045	$12,772
North Elementary School	Public	2-5	5600 Godfrey Rd	Godfrey	62035	Madison County	Alton CUSD 11	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 463-2171	549	34	16.1	51.4%	255 (46.4%)	184 (33.5%)	31 (5.6%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (13.5%)	27.4	1500^th of 2056 public elementary schools	27.0%		34.9	1275^th of 2067 public elementary schools	38.3%	225	24.4		32.8	38.9	33.6				35.3	32.8	30.2	15.3				26.0	99.3	99.3	99.3	99.3	99.3	99.1	99.1			$13,617	$1,529	$12,088
Bethalto East/ Region III K-3 CLI	Public	K-3	309 Albers Pl	Bethalto	62010	Madison County	Region III Special Educational Coop	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(618) 462-1031	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Shipman Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Shipman Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Medora Intermediate School
Middle : Southwestern Middle School
High : Southwestern High School

What district is Shipman Elementary School in?

Southwestern CUSD 9

Is Shipman Elementary School a good school?

Shipman Elementary School ranks 462^nd of 2056 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Shipman Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 155 students attended Shipman Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Shipman Elementary School?

Students at Shipman Elementary School are 96% White, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

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