Summary:
The 62853 zip code area has only one elementary school, Kell Grade School, which serves students from kindergarten through 8th grade. This small school of just 83 students faces significant challenges, including below-average academic performance, high poverty levels, and chronic absenteeism issues.
Kell Grade School's student body is predominantly White (83.13%), with smaller percentages of Hispanic (9.64%), African American (1.2%), Asian (1.2%), and students of two or more races (4.82%). The school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) exams, is below the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics for 6th and 7th grades. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 16.2%, which is significantly higher than the state average.
Despite the academic and attendance challenges, Kell Grade School spends a relatively high amount per student ($20,168) compared to the state average. However, this higher spending does not appear to be translating into improved student outcomes. The school's high poverty levels, with 66.27% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may be a contributing factor to the lower academic performance. Overall, the data suggests that Kell Grade School faces significant hurdles in providing a high-quality education to its students, and targeted interventions may be necessary to address these issues and support the success of the school's population.
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