Elementary Schools in Christopher Unified School District 99


Summary:

Christopher Unified School District 99 in Illinois has only one elementary school, Christopher Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with fluctuating statewide rankings and proficiency rates that are generally below the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Christopher Elementary School faces some significant challenges, including a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a population with significant socioeconomic challenges. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is also a concern at 22.8%. Despite higher per-student spending and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school's academic performance remains below the state average, suggesting the need for a comprehensive review of instructional practices, resource allocation, and student support systems.

One bright spot is the school's 8th-grade students, who perform significantly better in English Language Arts compared to lower grade levels. This uneven academic performance across grade levels points to potential issues with curriculum alignment, instructional practices, or student support that may need to be addressed. Overall, Christopher Unified School District 99 and its sole elementary school face a range of challenges that will require targeted interventions and a focus on improving student outcomes.

District Detail

 1 Bearcat Dr
Christopher, IL 62822-1099

 (618) 724-9461

SchoolDigger Rank:
587th of 813 Illinois districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 710

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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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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