Summary:
The 62656 zip code area is home to 6 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 8th grade. While the schools vary in their academic performance, a few stand out as top performers in the region. Chester-East Lincoln Elementary School and Central Elementary School rank among the top 30% and 20% of Illinois elementary schools respectively, with strong test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates. West Lincoln-Broadwell Elementary School also performs well, ranking in the top 40% and boasting excellent ELA scores.
However, the data reveals significant disparities in student outcomes across the schools in this area. The top-performing schools tend to have lower percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a correlation between poverty levels and academic achievement. Schools with higher poverty rates, such as Northwest Elementary School, generally lag behind in test scores and other key metrics. Funding levels also vary widely, with per-student spending ranging from $10,820 at Chester-East Lincoln Elementary to $22,378 at Central Elementary.
The data suggests that addressing these disparities should be a priority for the Chester-East Lincoln CCSD 61, Lincoln Education Service District 27, and West Lincoln-Broadwell Education Service District 92 to ensure all students in the 62656 zip code area have access to a high-quality education.
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