Summary:
The 61491 zip code is home to a single elementary school, Stark County Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the Stark County CUSD 100 district. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending, its academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly below state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels.
Stark County Elementary School's statewide ranking has declined over the past 3 years, going from 1090 out of 2077 Illinois elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 1435 out of 2056 in 2024-2025. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 33.1% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 53.1% statewide, and only 23.3% were proficient or better in Math, compared to 38.5% statewide. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%.
Despite the school's challenges, it serves a socioeconomically disadvantaged population, with 36.36% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing the root causes of the school's underperformance, such as chronic absenteeism, resource allocation, and support for disadvantaged students, may be crucial for improving student outcomes and ensuring that all children in the 61491 zip code have access to a high-quality education.
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