Serving 282 students in grades 2-3, Coal City Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 2-3
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coal City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Coal City Elementary School's student population of 282 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
282 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Coal City 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 Coal City Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#1218 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
12%
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
85%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coal City Elementary School's ranking?
Coal City Elementary School is ranked #1218 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Coal City Elementary School?
282 students attend Coal City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Coal City Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coal City Elementary School?
Coal City Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Coal City Elementary School offer ?
Coal City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is Coal City Elementary School part of?
Coal City Elementary School is part of Coal City CUSD 1 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL (CCES Events)
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL (CCES Events)
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL (CCES Events)
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
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