Serving 197 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Fieldcrest Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 197 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fieldcrest Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Fieldcrest Primary School's student population of 197 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
197 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fieldcrest Primary School is 0.17, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
91%
46%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Fieldcrest Primary School?
197 students attend Fieldcrest Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Fieldcrest Primary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fieldcrest Primary School?
Fieldcrest Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fieldcrest Primary School offer ?
Fieldcrest Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Fieldcrest Primary School part of?
Fieldcrest Primary School is part of Fieldcrest CUSD 6 School District.
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