Serving 197 students in grades 3-5, Field Stevenson Elementary School ranks in the top 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 197 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Field Stevenson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Field Stevenson Elementary School's student population of 197 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
197 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Field Stevenson Elementary 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 Field Stevenson Elementary School is 0.68, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1280 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
26%
27%
Black
47%
17%
White
17%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Field Stevenson Elementary School's ranking?
Field Stevenson Elementary School is ranked #1280 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Field Stevenson Elementary School?
197 students attend Field Stevenson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Field Stevenson Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Field Stevenson Elementary School?
Field Stevenson Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Field Stevenson Elementary School offer ?
Field Stevenson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Field Stevenson Elementary School part of?
Field Stevenson Elementary School is part of Forest Park SD 91 School District.
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