Pecatonica Elementary School

Po Box 419
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 322 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Pecatonica Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 322 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pecatonica Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Pecatonica Elementary School's student population of 322 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
322 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Pecatonica Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pecatonica Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#647 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pecatonica Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
35-39%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pecatonica Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40-44%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pecatonica Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
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Hispanic
4%
27%
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Black
2%
17%
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White
88%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pecatonica Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Pecatonica Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pecatonica Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pecatonica Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pecatonica Elementary School's ranking?
Pecatonica Elementary School is ranked #647 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Pecatonica Elementary School?
322 students attend Pecatonica Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Pecatonica Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pecatonica Elementary School?
Pecatonica Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pecatonica Elementary School offer ?
Pecatonica Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Pecatonica Elementary School part of?
Pecatonica Elementary School is part of Pecatonica CUSD 321 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 322 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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