Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | linkedin.com
Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | linkedin.com
Of the 165 students in St. Elmo Community Unit School District 202 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 49 (29.7%) passed.
The percentage of St. Elmo Community Unit School District 202 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 4.4% compared to the previous school year.
St. Elmo Community Unit School District 202 roughly covers three schools within Fayette County and has a main office in St. Elmo.
The Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) assesses the progress of students in grades 3-8 in meeting the Illinois Learning Standards in English language arts and mathematics.
Illinois has approved a new budget for 2025 that increases funds for K-12 education to $8.6 billion, $350 million above last year’s budget. Lawmakers also approved a new bill that creates a statewide child tax credit, which allows families to receive $300 per child under 17 years. This comes after a similar aid was granted from the federal government, as part of the American Rescue Plan.
| School | District | Students who met standards (%) | Students who exceed standards (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Elmo Elementary School | St. Elmo Community Unit School District 202 | 34.9% | 3.7% |
| St. Elmo Junior High School | St. Elmo Community Unit School District 202 | 10.7% | 1.8% |
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