Summary:
The 61455 zip code area is home to 3 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade, with a focus on early childhood education. The schools in this area face some challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates and below-average academic performance, particularly at Edison Elementary School. However, the schools also demonstrate a commitment to supporting their high-need student populations, as evidenced by the significant per-student spending at Lincoln Elementary School and the MacArthur Early Childhood Center.
Lincoln Elementary School stands out as the school serving the youngest grades, with a focus on kindergarten through 2nd grade. While it has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, the school also has the highest per-student spending at $16,145, likely reflecting the specialized resources required to support its student population, of which 65.12% are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Edison Elementary School, which serves grades 3-5, has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, from 1173 out of 2077 schools in 2022-2023 to 1554 out of 2056 schools in 2024-2025. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in ELA and Math, is significantly below the state averages, with only around 20-30% of students meeting or exceeding standards. However, the school's science proficiency rate for 5th graders is higher, at 31.8%, compared to the state average of 40.6%.
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