School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
142 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
100%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Fieldcrest Elementary - East?
142 students attend Fieldcrest Elementary - East.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Fieldcrest Elementary - East students are White.
What grades does Fieldcrest Elementary - East offer ?
Fieldcrest Elementary - East offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Fieldcrest Elementary - East part of?
Fieldcrest Elementary - East is part of Fieldcrest Community Unit School District 6.
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