Serving 107 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ericsson 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
107 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤5%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤5%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
91%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
7%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Ericsson Elementary School?
107 students attend Ericsson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Ericsson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ericsson Elementary School?
Ericsson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ericsson Elementary School offer ?
Ericsson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ericsson Elementary School part of?
Ericsson Elementary School is part of Moline-Coal Valley Community Unit School District 40.
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