Summary:
The 61012 zip code in Illinois has only one elementary school, Capron Elementary School, which serves grades PK-4 and is part of the North Boone CUSD 200 district. While the school has a relatively small class size, its academic performance has been declining, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math below the district and state averages.
Capron Elementary School's statewide ranking has dropped from 1058 out of 2056 Illinois elementary schools in 2024-2025 to 1282 out of 2077 in 2022-2023, and it has consistently maintained a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's ELA proficiency rates range from 38.1% in 3rd grade to 55.6% in 4th grade, while its Math proficiency rates range from 28.6% in 3rd grade to 50% in 4th grade, all of which are below the district and state averages.
Additionally, Capron Elementary School faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% and a relatively high percentage of students (44.63%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite the higher per-student spending and smaller class sizes, the school's academic performance suggests a need for further interventions and support to improve student learning outcomes.
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