Serving 175 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Alhambra Primary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alhambra Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Alhambra Primary School's student population of 175 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
175 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Alhambra Primary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alhambra Primary School is 0.10, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#255 out of 3426 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-79%
28%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
30%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%

Hispanic
2%
28%

Black
n/a
16%

White
95%
45%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alhambra Primary School's ranking?
Alhambra Primary School is ranked #255 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Alhambra Primary School?
175 students attend Alhambra Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Alhambra Primary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alhambra Primary School?
Alhambra Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Alhambra Primary School offer ?
Alhambra Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Alhambra Primary School part of?
Alhambra Primary School is part of Highland CUSD 5 School District.
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