Summary:
Hardin County CUSD 1 is a small school district in Illinois that serves only one elementary school, Hardin County Elementary School. The school serves students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade and is located in a rural area. Based on the available data, Hardin County Elementary School does not appear to be a standout performer compared to other elementary schools in the state.
Academically, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally below the state averages, with the school's ELA proficiency ranging from 10.3% to 35.5% across different grade levels, and Mathematics proficiency ranging from 13.3% to 27.6%. However, the school's Science proficiency rate is higher, at 61.3% for all grades in 2023-2024, which is above the state average of 53.2%. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the past few years, ranging from 820 out of 2,077 Illinois elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 1,269 out of 2,067 in 2023-2024, suggesting a decline in performance over time.
The school faces some significant challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 31.9% and a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 65.52% in the 2022-2023 school year. Despite the higher per-student spending of $13,849 and a relatively small class size with a student-teacher ratio of 11.3, the school's academic performance remains below the state average. Addressing these issues, such as improving attendance and targeting interventions for the school's socioeconomically disadvantaged population, will likely be crucial for Hardin County CUSD 1 to improve the performance of its only elementary school.
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