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Zeigler-Royalton Elementary School

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Zeigler-Royalton Elementary School ranks 1483 rd of 2056 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1483^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,056 Illinois Elementary Schools

Better than 28% of Illinois elementary schools

Summary

Zeigler-Royalton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Mulkeytown, Illinois, with 247 students. The school is part of the Zeigler-Royalton CUSD 188 district, which is ranked 719 out of 811 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Zeigler-Royalton Elementary School has consistently low academic performance compared to the state and nearby schools. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 40.2% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and only 20.5% were proficient or better in math, both significantly below the state averages. The school also has high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 24.0% to 26.3% in recent years. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 71.66% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year.

When compared to nearby schools, Zeigler-Royalton Elementary School consistently underperforms academically. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Sesser-Valier Elementary School, which is 10.13 miles away, had significantly higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and math. The school's performance has also been declining over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 1222 out of 1948 Illinois elementary schools in the 2020-2021 school year to 1483 out of 2056 in the 2024-2025 school year.

258

Students ?

11.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,651

Per pupil spending ?

72.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4877 State Highway 148
Mulkeytown, IL 62865-3295

(618) 596-2121

District: Zeigler-Royalton CUSD 188

Students who attend Zeigler-Royalton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Zeigler-Royalton Junior High School
High:	Zeigler-Royalton High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.7%

Two or more races:

5.0%

Hispanic:

2.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 37th percentile in 2021 → 28th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Illinois average (29% vs 44% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped from its 37th-percentile peak (2021) to 28th (2025)

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school29%

District avg27%

Illinois avg44%

1,483^rd of 2,056

Illinois public elementary schools ?

Bottom 28%▲ up 22 pts since 2015

From bottom 6% (2015) to bottom 28% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

719^th of 811Zeigler-Royalton CUSD 188 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	28.2	1483 of 2056	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	27.3	1478 of 2067	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	29.1	1420 of 2077	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	33.3	1312 of 2082	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	33.1	1222 of 1948	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	31.6	1410 of 2086	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	34.2	1320 of 2037	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	32.9	1336 of 2044	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	21.6	1650 of 2046	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	12.2	1938 of 2052	5.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	19.3	1771 of 2093	15.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	19.9	1801 of 2167	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	41.8	1466 of 2166	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	42.6	1430 of 2147	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	37.5	1530 of 2139	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	56.6	1115 of 2120	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2008	32.1	1589 of 2092	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	32.8	1643 of 2095	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	33.7	1612 of 2086	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	33.2	1528 of 2022	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	38.9	1435 of 2030	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2003	60.4	972 of 2020	51.9%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	31.2	708 of 1049	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.8	397 of 886	55.2%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	29.5	1381 of 1942	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	26.1	1427 of 1942	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	42.7	1039 of 1957	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.1	1201 of 1970	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	40.3	920 of 1680	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	45.6	1056 of 2019	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.5	1125 of 1964	42.7%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	38.0	1161 of 1800	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.8	1170 of 1793	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	34.5	1183 of 1808	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	34.1	1164 of 1763	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	40.9	836 of 1514	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	44.0	986 of 1816	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	37.4	1137 of 1765	35.6%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	28.7	1372 of 1947	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	29.2	1337 of 1959	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.8	1240 of 1984	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	33.4	1238 of 1977	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	24.9	1268 of 1707	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	25.6	1510 of 2019	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	33.9	1278 of 1972	35.2%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	22.0	1055 of 1292	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	39.2	658 of 1195	44.9%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	8.2	1338 of 1389	3.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	12.1	1308 of 1392	6.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	14.6	1293 of 1419	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	15.0	1302 of 1425	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	17.9	1173 of 1308	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	14.5	1343 of 1462	8.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	18.7	1284 of 1463	12.2%	★☆☆☆☆

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)36th percentile+8 vs school

Disabled (2025)33rd percentile+5 vs school

Male (2025)30th percentile~ school

Female (2025)29th percentile~ school

Special Education (2025)18th percentile-10 vs school

White (2025)4th percentile-24 vs school

By subject vs Illinois (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts40%-13 vs state

Science27%-14 vs state

Mathematics20%-18 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
Zeigler-Royalton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4877 State Highway 148	Mulkeytown	62865	Franklin County	Zeigler-Royalton CUSD 188	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 596-2121	258	23	11.3	72.5%	234 (90.7%)	5 (1.9%)	6 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.0%)	28.2	1483^rd of 2056 public elementary schools	27.9%		27.3	1478^th of 2067 public elementary schools	28.5%	5	27.0		36.1	38.6	45.9				40.2	25.0	20.5	16.2				20.5	99.2	98.4	98.4	98.4	98.4	98.8	98.8	10.0		$14,651	$1,619	$13,032
Franklin-Jefferson SPED Social Em	Public	K-4	501 S Snider St	Christopher	62822	Franklin County	Franklin-Jefferson County Sp Educational District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(618) 663-5279	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Christopher Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	501 S Snider St	Christopher	62822	Franklin County	Christopher Unified School District 99	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 724-7604	510	37	13.9	60.6%	478 (93.7%)	6 (1.2%)	8 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.5%)	34.8	1322^nd of 2056 public elementary schools	35.7%		35.6	1253^rd of 2067 public elementary schools	39.4%	69	37.5	57.4	51.0	51.9	51.3	32.8	54.1	74.1	51.7	27.5	22.2	10.3	9.0	8.1	13.0	15.2	98.3	98.3	98.3	98.3	98.5	98.3	98.1	6.6	28.7	$13,859	$1,098	$12,762
Denning Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1401 W 6th St	West Frankfort	62896	Franklin County	Frankfort CUSD 168	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 937-2464	439	25	17.3	46.9%	409 (93.2%)	4 (0.9%)	10 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.6%)								(n/a)																	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0			$14,852	$2,182	$12,670
Herrin C U S D 4 Elementary School	Public	2-5	5200 Herrin Rd	Herrin	62948	Williamson County	Herrin CUSD 4	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 942-2744	712	52	13.6	68.3%	555 (77.9%)	44 (6.2%)	26 (3.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	84 (11.8%)	71.9	552^nd of 2056 public elementary schools	73.2%		67.9	589^th of 2067 public elementary schools	71.5%	37	44.9		57.5	62.3	64.1				61.2	59.2	55.2	50.6				55.2	99.4	99.0	99.0	99.0	99.6	99.0	99.3			$14,041	$1,301	$12,739
Frankfort Intermediate School	Public	3-6	800 N Cherry St	West Frankfort	62896	Franklin County	Frankfort CUSD 168	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 937-1412	447	30	14.9	60.4%	417 (93.3%)	4 (0.9%)	14 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.5%)	42.7	1148^th of 2056 public elementary schools	44.2%		31.3	1357^th of 2067 public elementary schools	34.3%	209	35.8		34.3	50.5	45.3	53.2			45.9	43.5	32.4	32.1	17.1			31.2	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	99.0	99.0		92.2	$14,878	$2,134	$12,744
North Side Primary Center	Public	PK, KG-1	601 N 17th St	Herrin	62948	Williamson County	Herrin CUSD 4	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 942-5418	433	36	11.9	70.2%	333 (76.9%)	18 (4.2%)	24 (5.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (13.2%)								(n/a)																	96.5	96.7	96.7	96.7	99.3	96.7	96.3	21.9		$15,219	$1,815	$13,405
Benton Grade School K-4	Public	PK, KG-4	1000 E McKenzie St	Benton	62812	Franklin County	Benton CCSD 47	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 438-7181	571	37	15.6	67.3%	512 (89.7%)	8 (1.4%)	26 (4.6%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.7%)	38.6	1237^th of 2056 public elementary schools	39.8%		43.1	1089^th of 2067 public elementary schools	47.3%	148			50.9	36.7					44.0	36.2	28.4					32.4	97.1	96.9	96.9	96.9	97.1	96.4	96.9	1.8		$11,734	$1,366	$10,367
Elverado Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	114 S 8th St	Elkville	62932	Jackson County	Elverado CUSD 196	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 568-1321	102	8	13.0	76.5%	82 (80.4%)	2 (2.0%)	4 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (13.7%)								(n/a)																	96.5	96.5	96.5	96.5	98.8	96.5	96.5			$15,017	$1,978	$13,039
Sesser-Valier Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4626 State Highway 154	Sesser	62884	Franklin County	Sesser-Valier CUSD 196	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 625-5105	252	21	11.7	61.5%	226 (89.7%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.0%)	79.2	412^th of 2056 public elementary schools	80.0%		75.8	460^th of 2067 public elementary schools	77.7%	48	55.3		54.8	54.3	76.3				61.1	61.9	73.9	65.8				67.5	98.9	98.9	98.9	98.9	98.9	98.9	98.9	14.6		$13,872	$2,188	$11,684

Frequently Asked Questions about Zeigler-Royalton Elementary School

Is Zeigler-Royalton Elementary School a good school?

Zeigler-Royalton Elementary School ranks 1483^rd of 2056 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Zeigler-Royalton Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Zeigler-Royalton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Zeigler-Royalton Junior High School
High : Zeigler-Royalton High School

What is the racial makeup of Zeigler-Royalton Elementary School?

Students at Zeigler-Royalton Elementary School are 91% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% African American.

How many students attend Zeigler-Royalton Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 258 students attended Zeigler-Royalton Elementary School.

What district is Zeigler-Royalton Elementary School in?

Zeigler-Royalton CUSD 188

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