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St Jacob Elementary School

Summary:

St Jacob Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Triad CUSD 2 district, located in Saint Jacob, Illinois. With 229 students, the school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Illinois, currently holding a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

St Jacob Elementary School's academic performance is exceptional, with students consistently outperforming state and district averages in proficiency across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 54.1% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 41.2% statewide and 53.2% in the Triad CUSD 2 district. Similarly, 45.5% of students were proficient or better in Math, compared to 28.4% statewide and 43% in the district. The school's impressive student growth is also evident, with its statewide ranking improving from 681 out of 2,052 Illinois elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 351 out of 2,067 in 2023-2024.

When compared to nearby schools, Silver Creek Elementary, another Triad CUSD 2 school, has lower proficiency rates and a lower statewide ranking than St Jacob Elementary School. While the school's overall performance is exceptional, there are a few areas where it could potentially improve, such as 5th grade Math proficiency (39.3%) and further reducing its chronic absenteeism rate (7.7% in 2022-2023).


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 305 Jacob St
       Saint Jacob, IL  62281-1549

(618) 644-2541

District: Triad CUSD 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
351st of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,877 Help


Students who attend St Jacob Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Triad Middle School
High:    Triad High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  239

Racial breakdown:

White:
99.6%
Hispanic:
0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details St Jacob Elementary School ranks better than 83% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Triad CUSD 2 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.42. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (99.6%), Hispanic (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Triad CUSD 2 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at St Jacob Elementary School is 15, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Triad CUSD 2 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at St Jacob Elementary School is $10,877, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Triad CUSD 2 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

St Jacob Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks St Jacob Elementary School 351st of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See St Jacob Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Triad CUSD 2:

SchoolDigger ranks Triad CUSD 2 185th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for St Jacob Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at St Jacob Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 57.65 1050th 2020 48.0%
2004 64.69 852nd 2030 58.0%
2005 74.96 490th 2022 75.8%
2006 72.34 616th 2086 70.5%
2007 78.93 325th 2095 84.5%
2008 83.09 217th 2092 89.6%
2009 81.13 293rd 2120 86.2%
2010 80.89 304th 2139 85.8%
2011 78.20 429th 2147 80.0%
2012 83.50 209th 2166 90.4%
2013 78.04 452nd 2167 79.1%
2014 63.78 791st 2093 62.2%
2015 62.12 681st 2052 66.8%
2016 77.23 419th 2046 79.5%
2017 87.79 202nd 2044 90.1%
2018 86.23 234th 2037 88.5%
2019 92.47 120th 2086 94.2%
2021 95.95 69th 1948 96.5%
2022 92.67 118th 2082 94.3%
2023 79.73 377th 2077 81.8%
2024 80.42 351st 2067 83.0%
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Rank History for Female students at St Jacob Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.23 231st 1964 88.2%
2019 95.17 43rd 2019 97.9%
2021 95.41 49th 1680 97.1%
2022 93.59 100th 1970 94.9%
2023 76.59 391st 1957 80.0%
2024 74.06 437th 1942 77.5%
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Rank History for Male students at St Jacob Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.72 282nd 1972 85.7%
2019 84.50 246th 2019 87.8%
2021 93.12 92nd 1707 94.6%
2022 90.59 140th 1977 92.9%
2023 80.68 309th 1984 84.4%
2024 79.55 342nd 1959 82.5%
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Rank History for White students at St Jacob Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.46 271st 1463 81.5%
2019 83.84 152nd 1462 89.6%
2021 91.76 59th 1308 95.5%
2022 84.51 140th 1425 90.2%
2023 63.97 452nd 1419 68.1%
2024 64.19 449th 1392 67.7%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for St Jacob Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 277 n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 278
1990 259 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 260
1991 268 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1992 283 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1993 269 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1994 250 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1995 272 1 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1996 272 1 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1997 292 3 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1998 302 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1999 313 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2000 182 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 186
2001 169 0 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 176
2002 200 0 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 207
2003 200 0 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 207
2004 203 3 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 211
2005 193 4 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2006 200 1 2 5 0 n/a n/a 1 209
2007 211 2 1 5 0 n/a n/a 2 221
2008 203 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 2 211
2009 215 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 3 222
2010 218 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 1 222
2011 219 0 1 2 0 0 4 0 226
2012 223 0 1 2 0 0 3 0 229
2013 206 0 2 1 0 1 5 0 215
2014 206 0 0 1 2 1 8 0 218
2015 213 0 0 0 2 1 6 0 222
2016 186 0 0 3 2 2 6 0 199
2017 181 0 1 0 1 2 12 0 197
2018 184 0 1 0 1 2 10 0 198
2019 203 0 1 0 0 1 11 0 216
2020 231 0 1 0 0 0 9 0 241
2021 227 0 1 1 0 0 4 0 233
2022 220 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 226
2023 224 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 229
2024 238 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 239

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at St Jacob Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 278 14.6 19.0 n/a
1990 260 14.1 18.4 n/a
1991 270 15.1 17.8 n/a
1992 286 15.6 18.3 n/a
1993 273 15.5 17.6 n/a
1994 253 16.0 15.8 n/a
1995 278 16.0 17.4 n/a
1996 278 16.0 17.4 n/a
1997 302 16.5 18.3 n/a
1998 306 18.6 16.5 n/a
1999 316 19.1 16.5 n/a
2000 186 15.0 12.4 n/a
2001 176 15.0 11.7 n/a
2002 207 15.5 13.4 14
2003 207 15.5 13.4 14
2004 211 14.0 15.1 11.8
2005 203 14.0 14.5 12.8
2006 209 12.0 17.4 11.5
2007 221 12.0 18.4 15.1
2008 211 11.0 19.2 13.4
2009 222 15.5 14.3 12.3
2010 222 13.0 17.0 13.1
2011 226 13.5 16.7 14.2
2012 229 11.5 19.9 16.6
2013 215 12.9 16.6 16.7
2014 218 9.5 22.9 14.7
2015 222 12.0 18.5 13.5
2016 199 12.0 16.5 17.6
2017 197 11.6 16.9 14.7
2018 198 11.8 16.7 13.1
2019 216 13.6 15.8 14.4
2020 241 15.3 15.7 16.2
2021 233 n/a n/a n/a
2022 226 15.0 15.0 15.9
2023 229 14.2 16.0 14.4
2024 239 15.8 15.0 13.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio St Jacob Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 278 14.6 19.0 n/a
1990 260 14.1 18.4 n/a
1991 270 15.1 17.8 n/a
1992 286 15.6 18.3 n/a
1993 273 15.5 17.6 n/a
1994 253 16.0 15.8 n/a
1995 278 16.0 17.4 n/a
1996 278 16.0 17.4 n/a
1997 302 16.5 18.3 n/a
1998 306 18.6 16.5 n/a
1999 316 19.1 16.5 n/a
2000 186 15.0 12.4 n/a
2001 176 15.0 11.7 n/a
2002 207 15.5 13.4 14
2003 207 15.5 13.4 14
2004 211 14.0 15.1 11.8
2005 203 14.0 14.5 12.8
2006 209 12.0 17.4 11.5
2007 221 12.0 18.4 15.1
2008 211 11.0 19.2 13.4
2009 222 15.5 14.3 12.3
2010 222 13.0 17.0 13.1
2011 226 13.5 16.7 14.2
2012 229 11.5 19.9 16.6
2013 215 12.9 16.6 16.7
2014 218 9.5 22.9 14.7
2015 222 12.0 18.5 13.5
2016 199 12.0 16.5 17.6
2017 197 11.6 16.9 14.7
2018 198 11.8 16.7 13.1
2019 216 13.6 15.8 14.4
2020 241 15.3 15.7 16.2
2021 233 n/a n/a n/a
2022 226 15.0 15.0 15.9
2023 229 14.2 16.0 14.4
2024 239 15.8 15.0 13.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

St Jacob Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal
201599.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%9.1%99.1%99.6%9.1%
201698.0%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.0%98.0%
201797.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.0%98.0%
201897.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.0%97.5%
201996.3%96.3%96.3%96.3%2.3%95.8%96.3%2.3%
202196.9%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%96.9%96.9%
202297.2%97.2%97.2%97.2%97.2%97.2%97.7%
202397.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%97.2%97.7%98.2%
202496.8%97.3%97.3%97.3%96.8%97.3%98.2%8.1%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for St Jacob Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $205 (2.6%) $7,604 (97.4%) $7,809
2020 $188 (2.6%) $7,140 (97.4%) $7,328
2021 $467 (5.3%) $8,413 (94.7%) $8,881
2022 $467 (5.3%) $8,413 (94.7%) $8,881
2023 $421 (4.3%) $9,383 (95.7%) $9,804
2024 $362 (3.3%) $10,515 (96.7%) $10,877

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on St Jacob Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 120th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 377th of 2077 Elementary schools
 12.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (St Jacob Elementary School)63.668.1
 4.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Triad CUSD 2)40.741.9
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (St Jacob Elementary School)88.772.8
 15.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Triad CUSD 2)55.748.7
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (St Jacob Elementary School)54.546.5
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Triad CUSD 2)42.943.8
 0.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (St Jacob Elementary School)56.835.7
 21.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Triad CUSD 2)46.234.5
 11.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (St Jacob Elementary School)78.843.6
 35.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Triad CUSD 2)56.747.3
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (St Jacob Elementary School)51.528.2
 23.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Triad CUSD 2)46.635.2
 11.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (St Jacob Elementary School)93.976.9
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Triad CUSD 2)78.763.9
 14.8%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students216229
 6%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic05
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White203224
 10.3%
Two or More Races110
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.4%14.4%
 0.1%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 239 students attended St Jacob Elementary School.

Students who attend St Jacob Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Triad Middle School
High : Triad High School

St Jacob Elementary School ranks 351st of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at St Jacob Elementary School are 100% White.


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