Serving 101 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, Farmersville 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 is 40-49% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 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-1
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Farmersville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Farmersville Elementary School's student population of 101 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
101 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Farmersville Elementary School is 0.23, 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)
(13-14)40-49%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)50-59%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
10%
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
87%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% IL state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% IL state average).
How many students attend Farmersville Elementary School?
101 students attend Farmersville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Farmersville Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farmersville Elementary School?
Farmersville Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Farmersville Elementary School offer ?
Farmersville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Farmersville Elementary School part of?
Farmersville Elementary School is part of Panhandle CUSD 2 School District.
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