Serving 89 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Armstrong-ellis Elementary School ranks in the top 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 11-19% (which is lower 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 7:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Armstrong-ellis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Armstrong-ellis Elementary School's student population of 89 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
89 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Armstrong-ellis Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Armstrong-ellis Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#1379 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
1%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
94%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Armstrong-ellis Elementary School's ranking?
Armstrong-ellis Elementary School is ranked #1379 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Armstrong-ellis Elementary School often compared to?
Armstrong-ellis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bismarck-henning Elementary School, Potomac Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% 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 Armstrong-ellis Elementary School?
89 students attend Armstrong-ellis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Armstrong-ellis Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Armstrong-ellis Elementary School?
Armstrong-ellis Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Armstrong-ellis Elementary School offer ?
Armstrong-ellis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Armstrong-ellis Elementary School part of?
Armstrong-ellis Elementary School is part of Armstrong-Ellis Cons SD 61 School District.
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