Serving 87 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Coulterville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coulterville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Coulterville Elementary School's student population of 87 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
87 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Coulterville Elementary School is 0.24, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
6%
27%
Black
4%
17%
White
87%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Coulterville Elementary School?
87 students attend Coulterville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Coulterville Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coulterville Elementary School?
Coulterville Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Coulterville Elementary School offer ?
Coulterville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Coulterville Elementary School part of?
Coulterville Elementary School is part of Coulterville USD 1 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
THANKSGIVING BREAK/ NO SCHOOL (District Events)
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
THANKSGIVING BREAK/ NO SCHOOL (District Events)
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
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