Summary:
The 62930 zip code area has only one elementary school, Eldorado Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the Eldorado CUSD 4 district. While the school has some positive metrics, such as higher-than-average math proficiency rates, it also faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism, economic disadvantage, and inconsistent academic performance.
Eldorado Elementary School's enrollment is 536 students, and it spends $14,527 per student, which is higher than the state average. The school's district, Eldorado CUSD 4, is ranked 573 out of 811 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Eldorado Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 764 out of 2,067 Illinois elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 1,116 out of 2,077 in 2022-2023, indicating a potential decline in performance relative to other schools.
Academically, Eldorado Elementary's ELA proficiency rates (42.7% in 2024-2025) are below the state average (53.1%), while its math proficiency rates (48.9% in 2024-2025) are higher than the state average (38.5%). However, the school's 5th grade science proficiency rate (24.6% in 2024-2025) is significantly lower than the state average (40.6%). Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% in 2024-2025 is concerning and could be a contributing factor to its academic challenges. With over two-thirds of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Eldorado Elementary serves a population with significant economic challenges, which can impact educational outcomes.
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