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Seymour Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–6
404 W State St, Payson, IL 62360 · (217) 656-3323 · Part of Payson Community Unit School District 1
Students
233
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
50%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–6
What stands out about Seymour Elementary School
- Math proficiency 14 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 14 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 12.1% since 2020
- Next stop for Burton kids: Seymour High School
On the path
Where Burton kids come from and go next.
PK–6Seymour Elementary SchoolYou are here
7–12Seymour High Schoolin Payson
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency12%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts17%
State average 30.7%
Location
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404 W State St, Payson
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K32
Kindergarten33
Grade 128
Grade 230
Grade 329
Grade 429
Grade 525
Grade 627
Enrollment over time
265’20
251’21
270’22
250’23
233’24
Down 12.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 92%Two or more races 5%Hispanic 3%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.