Serving 51 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Buncombe Cons School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Buncombe Cons School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 34.3 square miles in Buncombe, IL. Families typically experience a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 5.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buncombe Cons School's student population of 51 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
51 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Buncombe Cons School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buncombe Cons School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2966 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
29%
Black
2%
16%
Showing 1994–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.3%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buncombe Cons School's ranking?
Buncombe Cons School is ranked #2966 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Buncombe Cons School often compared to?
Buncombe Cons Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cypress Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Buncombe Cons School?
51 students attend Buncombe Cons School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Buncombe Cons School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buncombe Cons School?
Buncombe Cons School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Buncombe Cons School offer ?
Buncombe Cons School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Buncombe Cons School part of?
Buncombe Cons School is part of Buncombe Cons SD 43 School District.
School Calendar
View the Buncombe Cons School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Last Day for Seniors
May 14, 2027 (Friday)
TENTATIVE-Last Day of School for Students w/ 0 of 5 Emergency Days Used and 0 Act of God Days Used
May 21, 2027 (Friday)
TENTATIVE-Last Day of School (FOR STUDENTS) if All Act of God or Emergency Days Used
May 28, 2027 (Friday)
TENTATIVE-Last Day of School (FOR STAFF) if All Act of God or Emergency Days Used
June 01, 2027 (Tuesday)
First Day of Summer
June 21, 2027 (Monday)
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