Pace Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (19-20)
73 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)11%
26%
Black
(19-20)74%
17%
White
(19-20)n/a
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)14%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
95%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
47%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Pace Elementary School?
73 students attend Pace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Pace Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Pace Elementary School offer ?
Pace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Pace Elementary School part of?
Pace Elementary School is part of Exc Children Have Opportunities School District.
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