Serving 116 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Meredosia-chambersburg Elementary 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Meredosia-Chambersburg Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 83.3 square miles in and around Meredosia, IL. Typically, families can expect a drive of about 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being 8.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Meredosia-chambersburg Elementary School's student population of 116 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
116 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Meredosia-chambersburg Elementary 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 Meredosia-chambersburg Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#3034 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
4%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
91%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meredosia-chambersburg Elementary School's ranking?
Meredosia-chambersburg Elementary School is ranked #3034 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
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 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Meredosia-chambersburg Elementary School?
116 students attend Meredosia-chambersburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Meredosia-chambersburg Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meredosia-chambersburg Elementary School?
Meredosia-chambersburg Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Meredosia-chambersburg Elementary School offer ?
Meredosia-chambersburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Meredosia-chambersburg Elementary School part of?
Meredosia-chambersburg Elementary School is part of Meredosia-Chambersburg CUSD 11 School District.
School Calendar
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Date
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
No School - Spring Break
March 25, 2027 (Thursday)
No School - Spring Break
March 26, 2027 (Friday)
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