Scales Mound Elem School
Scales Mound, IL · Scales Mound CUSD 211 · Grades PK - 5
405th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 81%▲ Improving
Scales Mound Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Scales Mound Elem School 405th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 81% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 75th in 2019 to 81th in 2025 — improving.
Scales Mound Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Scales Mound Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 128 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 93.8% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.7% | 3.9% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 0.0% | 2.3% | ▲ 2.3 pts |
Homes near Scales Mound Elem School
Typical home value $221K in zip 61075 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2022
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Scales Mound Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Galena Elementary and Middle SchoolGalena USD 120 · 10.3 mi away493rd of 2,105
ELA 65% · Math 55% - 9River Ridge Elementary SchoolRiver Ridge CUSD 210 · 11.3 mi away388th of 2,105
ELA 67% · Math 61% - 10Warren Elementary SchoolWarren CUSD 205 · 13.3 mi away78th of 2,105
ELA 85% · Math 78% - 9Stockton Elem SchoolStockton CUSD 206 · 15 mi away277th of 2,105
ELA 76% · Math 63% - 9East Dubuque Elem SchoolEast Dubuque USD 119 · 19.7 mi away356th of 2,105
ELA 72% · Math 59% - 9Lena-Winslow Elem SchoolLena Winslow CUSD 202 · 23.2 mi away347th of 2,105
ELA 73% · Math 59% - 6Pearl City Elementary SchoolPearl City CUSD 200 · 25.9 mi away1,041st of 2,105
ELA 45% · Math 42% - 4West Carroll PrimaryWest Carroll CUSD 314 · 28.1 mi away1,362nd of 2,105
ELA 39% · Math 30%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Scales Mound Elem School in?
Scales Mound Elem School is part of the Scales Mound CUSD 211 district in Scales Mound, Illinois.
Is Scales Mound Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Scales Mound Elem School 405th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 81% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Scales Mound Elem School?
White 94%, Two or more races 4%, Hispanic 2% (128 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Scales Mound Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61075 is $221K 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.