Serving 63 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Illinois City Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Illinois City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Illinois City Elementary School's student population of 63 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
63 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Illinois City Elementary School is 0.19, 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)
(12-13)75-79%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-74%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
90%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Illinois City Elementary School?
63 students attend Illinois City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Illinois City Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Illinois City Elementary School?
Illinois City Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Illinois City Elementary School offer ?
Illinois City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Illinois City Elementary School part of?
Illinois City Elementary School is part of Rockridge CUSD 300 School District.
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