Elementary Schools in Ccsd 146

The Ccsd 146 district in Illinois is home to 4 elementary schools that serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. Among these schools, Arnold W Kruse Educational Center stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking higher than the other schools in the district and the state on standardized test scores and overall school quality metrics.

While the schools in the district have varying levels of economic disadvantage, as indicated by their free/reduced lunch rates, the performance gap between Kruse and the other schools is significant. Kruse outperforms the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, with 57% and 44.5% of students meeting or exceeding standards, respectively. In contrast, the other schools in the district generally perform below the district and state averages, with Walter F Fierke Educational Center and Bert H Fulton School having the lowest proficiency rates.

Across the district, the schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18.3% to 21.8%, which are higher than the state average. Additionally, the variation in per-student spending, from $18,066 to $21,554, suggests potential differences in resource levels that may contribute to the performance disparities observed among the schools. Overall, the data provides valuable insights into the strengths and areas for improvement within the Ccsd 146 elementary school system, offering opportunities for targeted interventions and support to ensure equitable educational outcomes for all students.