Algonquin Primary Center serves 129 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Algonquin Primary Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Algonquin Primary Center's student population of 129 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
129 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Algonquin Primary Center is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
10%
28%
Black
85%
16%
White
2%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Algonquin Primary Center?
129 students attend Algonquin Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Algonquin Primary Center students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Algonquin Primary Center?
Algonquin Primary Center has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Algonquin Primary Center offer ?
Algonquin Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Algonquin Primary Center part of?
Algonquin Primary Center is part of Park Forest SD 163 School District.
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