Summary:
The Oblong Elementary School is the sole elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Oblong CUSD 4 district in Illinois. With an enrollment of 370 students, the school's academic performance has been inconsistent, with strengths in Science but challenges in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics compared to state averages.
Oblong Elementary School's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 1382 out of 2082 Illinois elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 1387 out of 2067 in the current 2023-2024 school year. While the school's ELA proficiency rate of 35.8% and Math proficiency rate of 12.1% in 2023-2024 fall below the state averages of 41.2% and 28.4%, respectively, its Science proficiency rate of 60.8% exceeds the state average of 53.2%. The school serves a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 52.16%.
Despite the school's academic challenges, it appears to have relatively high per-student spending of $12,883 and a low student-teacher ratio of 10.8, which could indicate a focus on providing more individualized instruction. However, these resources have not yet translated into stronger academic outcomes across all subject areas. Further investigation may be needed to understand the root causes of the school's performance and identify strategies to improve student learning and achievement.
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