Serving 126 students in grades Kindergarten-3, L E Starke Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 126 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
L E Starke Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
L E Starke Elementary School's student population of 126 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
126 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
L E Starke Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of L E Starke Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#1948 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
28%
Black
5%
16%
White
82%
45%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is L E Starke Elementary School's ranking?
L E Starke Elementary School is ranked #1948 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend L E Starke Elementary School?
126 students attend L E Starke Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of L E Starke Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of L E Starke Elementary School?
L E Starke Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does L E Starke Elementary School offer ?
L E Starke Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is L E Starke Elementary School part of?
L E Starke Elementary School is part of Pekin PSD 108 School District.
School Reviews
5 9/19/2015
This is by far the best grade school.From the Principle to the Cafeteria ,I have never seen teachers care so much for our Children!Thank you to all for what you do!
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