Serving 245 students in grades Kindergarten-8, East Coloma Elementary School District 12 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 58%).
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
245 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)55-59%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-64%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
13%
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
38%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
East Coloma School District 12
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend East Coloma Elementary School District 12?
245 students attend East Coloma Elementary School District 12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of East Coloma Elementary School District 12 students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does East Coloma Elementary School District 12 offer ?
East Coloma Elementary School District 12 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is East Coloma Elementary School District 12 part of?
East Coloma Elementary School District 12 is part of East Coloma School District 12.
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