Locust Elem School
Marengo, IL · Marengo-Union E Cons D 165 · Grades PK - 3
487th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 77%▼ Declining
Locust Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Locust Elem School 487th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 77% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 83th in 2019 to 77th in 2025 — declining.
Locust Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Locust Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 538 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.8% | 55.8% | ▼ 14.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 25.1% | 36.2% | ▲ 11.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.6% | 5.9% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| Black | 2.1% | 0.7% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Locust Elem School
Typical home value $360K in zip 60152 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Locust Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Ulysses S Grant Intermediate SchMarengo-Union E Cons D 165 · 0.3 mi away1,200th of 2,105
ELA 41% · Math 37% - 8Riley Comm Cons SchoolRiley CCSD 18 · 3.8 mi away467th of 2,105
ELA 70% · Math 53% - 8Westwood Elem SchoolWoodstock CUSD 200 · 7.6 mi away537th of 2,105
ELA 69% · Math 49% - 7Prairiewood Elem SchWoodstock CUSD 200 · 8.3 mi away811th of 2,105
ELA 61% · Math 39% - 9Leggee Elementary SchoolHuntley Community School District 158 · 8.5 mi away231st of 2,105
ELA 75% · Math 67% - 8Olson Elementary SchoolWoodstock CUSD 200 · 8.8 mi away596th of 2,105
ELA 69% · Math 45% - 6Dean Street Elem SchoolWoodstock CUSD 200 · 8.9 mi away1,012th of 2,105
ELA 60% · Math 30% - 6Gary D Wright Elem SchCUSD 300 · 9.9 mi away961st of 2,105
ELA 48% · Math 45%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Locust Elem School in?
Locust Elem School is part of the Marengo-Union E Cons D 165 district in Marengo, Illinois.
Is Locust Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Locust Elem School 487th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 77% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Locust Elem School?
White 56%, Hispanic 36%, Two or more races 6% (538 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Locust Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60152 is $360K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.