Serving 455 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Earl Pritchett School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Earl Pritchett School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Earl Pritchett School's student population of 455 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
455 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Earl Pritchett School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
55%
6%
Hispanic
6%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
33%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
4%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Earl Pritchett School often compared to?
Earl Pritchett Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tripp School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Earl Pritchett School?
455 students attend Earl Pritchett School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Earl Pritchett School students are Asian, 33% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Earl Pritchett School?
Earl Pritchett School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Earl Pritchett School offer ?
Earl Pritchett School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Earl Pritchett School part of?
Earl Pritchett School is part of Aptakisic-Tripp CCSD 102 School District.
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