A
Very Good
86/100

Cerro Gordo Elem School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 209 S Monroe St, Cerro Gordo, IL 61818
Overall
A
86/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.6 grade levels above the U.S. average · 71st percentile in Illinois
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

86
Repit Score
out of 100
240
Students
enrolled
10.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%71/1000.6 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 49% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +17 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency52% (+26 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency17% (−5 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White52%22%reading +15 pts, math -14 pts58th percentile (list)
Low-income52%17%reading +21 pts, math -12 pts66th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 209 S Monroe St
City Cerro Gordo
ZIP Code 61818
District 1709330
NCES School ID 170933004570
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 61818

Understanding the community around Cerro Gordo Elem School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $61,389
Per Capita Income $31,403
Poverty Rate 6.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.9%
High School or Higher 96.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $113,600
Median Rent $820
Owner-Occupied 77.3%
Renter-Occupied 22.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Cerro Gordo Elem School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.0%
Female 50.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 91.3%
Hispanic/Latino 5.0%
Black 2.5%
Two or More Races 1.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 240
Teachers (FTE) 22.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Cerro Gordo Elem School?
Cerro Gordo Elem School has a Repit School Score of 86 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Cerro Gordo Elem School?
Cerro Gordo Elem School has 240 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1.
What grades does Cerro Gordo Elem School serve?
Cerro Gordo Elem School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Cerro Gordo Elem School receive per student?
Cerro Gordo Elem School receives $18,739 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Cerro Gordo Elem School in 61818 ▼
Avg Home Value
$150,282
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,008
1-Year Change
-0.8%
% Renters
22.7%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026