Emily G Johns School

430 S Mitchell Dr
Plano, IL 60545
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 528 students in grades 4-6, Emily G Johns School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 528 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Emily G Johns School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Emily G Johns School's student population of 528 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
528 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Emily G Johns 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 Emily G Johns School is 0.58, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1237 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
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(20-21)
<50%
28%
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18%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Emily G Johns School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
6%
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Hispanic
56%
28%
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Black
8%
16%
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White
32%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
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Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Emily G Johns School's ranking?
Emily G Johns School is ranked #1237 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Emily G Johns School?
528 students attend Emily G Johns School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Emily G Johns School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emily G Johns School?
Emily G Johns School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Emily G Johns School offer ?
Emily G Johns School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Emily G Johns School part of?
Emily G Johns School is part of Plano CUSD 88 School District.
In what neighborhood is Emily G Johns School located?
Emily G Johns School is located in the Lakewood Springs neighborhood of Plano, IL.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 528 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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