Summary:
The 61957 zip code area has only one elementary school, Windsor Elementary School, which serves grades PK-6 and is part of the Windsor CUSD 1 district. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance has declined in recent years, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science below state averages.
Windsor Elementary School's statewide ranking has dropped from 972 out of 2077 Illinois elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 1035 out of 2056 in 2024-2025, and its rating has decreased from 3 stars to 2 stars. The school also faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which may be contributing to its lower academic outcomes. Additionally, the school serves a population with a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 40.59%.
Despite the higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio, Windsor Elementary School's academic performance remains below state averages, suggesting that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be impacting student achievement. The school's declining performance and the challenges it faces, such as chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic factors, indicate a need for further investigation and targeted interventions to address the underlying issues and improve educational outcomes for the students in this area.
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