Mary Drew Elementary School serves 347 students in grades 1-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥95% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥95% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
Total Students
347 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥95%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥95%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
12%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
77%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Mary Drew Elementary School?
347 students attend Mary Drew Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Mary Drew Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Drew Elementary School?
Mary Drew Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mary Drew Elementary School offer ?
Mary Drew Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-4
What school district is Mary Drew Elementary School part of?
Mary Drew Elementary School is part of Summit Hill School District 161.
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