Summary:
The 62901 zip code area in Illinois is home to three elementary schools: Parrish Elementary School, Thomas Elementary School, and Lewis School. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and are part of the Carbondale Education Service District 95.
Among the three schools, Lewis School stands out as the top performer, ranking 1,664 out of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools in the 2024-2025 school year. The school has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking and has the highest academic performance, with the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts (29.9%) and Mathematics (15%) compared to the district and state averages. Thomas Elementary School has also shown some improvement in its academic performance, while Parrish Elementary School lags behind the other two schools.
However, all three schools face significant challenges, with high rates of chronic absenteeism (25.4%) and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. The disparities in academic performance suggest that factors beyond just economic disadvantage may be contributing to the outcomes of these schools. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and ensuring adequate funding and resources could be important areas of focus for these schools and the district to improve overall student outcomes.
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