Atkinson Grade School serves 84 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
84 students

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%

Black
n/a
16%

White
98%
45%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Atkinson Grade School?
84 students attend Atkinson Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Atkinson Grade School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Atkinson Grade School?
Atkinson Grade School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Atkinson Grade School offer ?
Atkinson Grade School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Atkinson Grade School part of?
Atkinson Grade School is part of Geneseo Community Unit School District 228.
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