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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 62424

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359

Students

Top rankedDieterich Elementary School274^th of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools

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Dieterich Elementary School up 30 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The 62424 zip code is home to one exceptional elementary school, Dieterich Elementary School. This standout institution consistently ranks among the top 13% of Illinois elementary schools, maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three years. Dieterich Elementary significantly outperforms state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency, showcasing its ability to effectively prepare students for academic success.

With an enrollment of 344 students, Dieterich CUSD 30 district, which Dieterich Elementary is a part of, is ranked 225 out of 811 districts in Illinois and holds a 4-star rating. The school's spending per student of $10,632 in 2023-2024 is in line with the state average, suggesting efficient resource allocation to support student learning. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% in 2024-2025 is an area that could benefit from improvement.

Overall, Dieterich Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution in the 62424 zip code, providing a quality education and consistently strong academic outcomes for its diverse student population. The school's exceptional performance and efficient resource management make it an attractive option for families seeking an excellent elementary education in the area.

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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 (2025)	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	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 All Grades	IAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	IAR Mathematics 4th Grade	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics 6th 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
Dieterich Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	205 S Pine St	Dieterich	62424	Effingham County	Dieterich CUSD 30	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 925-5248	359	24	15.2	28.1%	354 (98.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	85.3	274^th of 2056 public elementary schools	86.7%		83	304^th of 2067 public elementary schools	85.3%	30	76.2	46.2	78.6	85.7	81.0	71.3	55.8	59.5	85.7	69.0	66.9	96.5	96.5	96.5	96.5	96.5	96.5	96.5	7.9	11.3	$10,214	$994	$9,220

Cities Near Zip Code 62424

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Dieterich	0.32 mi	2	177^th
Teutopolis	6.79 mi	3	45^th
Effingham	8.99 mi	10	358^th
Newton	12.09 mi	3	441^st
Toledo	16.69 mi	3	456^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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