Elementary Schools in V I T Cusd 2

The V I T Elementary School is the sole elementary school serving grades PK-5 within the V I T Cusd 2 school district in Illinois. The school has faced significant challenges in recent years, with its statewide ranking declining from 1197 out of 2077 Illinois elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 1857 out of 2067 in 2023-2024, earning a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academic performance at V I T Elementary School is a major concern, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics well below the state averages across all grade levels. The school also struggles with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.5%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with 40.32% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite the school's higher-than-average spending per student ($15,134) and lower student-teacher ratio (9.7), the academic results do not yet reflect the investment. Addressing the issues facing V I T Elementary School, including declining performance, achievement gaps, high chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic factors, will require a comprehensive approach to improve educational outcomes for the students.