North Ward Elementary School
Tuscola, IL · Tuscola CUSD 301 · Grades PK - 4
1,259th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 40%▼ Declining
North Ward Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks North Ward Elementary School 1,259th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 40% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 51th in 2019 to 40th in 2025 — declining.
North Ward Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
North Ward Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 326 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.3% | 89.9% | ▼ 2.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.4% | 5.8% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.4% | 2.5% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Black | 0.3% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near North Ward Elementary School
Typical home value $180K in zip 61953 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2012
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near North Ward Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Villa Grove Elem SchoolVilla Grove CUSD 302 · 7.1 mi away829th of 2,105
ELA 56% · Math 43% - 4Arcola Elementary SchoolArcola CUSD 306 · 9 mi away1,373rd of 2,105
ELA 42% · Math 26% - 7Atwood-Hammond Grade SchoolArthur CUSD 305 · 10.2 mi away838th of 2,105
ELA 56% · Math 43% - 8Unity WestTolono CUSD 7 · 10.8 mi away507th of 2,105
ELA 64% · Math 56% - 7Arthur Grade SchoolArthur CUSD 305 · 12.4 mi away831st of 2,105
ELA 60% · Math 39% - 9Unity EastTolono CUSD 7 · 16.2 mi away397th of 2,105
ELA 67% · Math 61% - 3Lake Crest Elem SchoolOakland CUSD 5 · 16.9 mi away1,674th of 2,105
ELA 30% · Math 21% - 7Carrie Busey Elem SchoolChampaign CUSD 4 · 17.3 mi away741st of 2,105
ELA 56% · Math 49%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is North Ward Elementary School in?
North Ward Elementary School is part of the Tuscola CUSD 301 district in Tuscola, Illinois.
Is North Ward Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks North Ward Elementary School 1,259th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 40% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of North Ward Elementary School?
White 90%, Hispanic 6%, Two or more races 3% (326 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near North Ward Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61953 is $180K 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.