Serving 312 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Meade Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meade Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Meade Park Elementary School's student population of 312 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Meade Park Elementary School is 0.66, 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)
(18-19)≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
9%
28%
Black
49%
16%
White
29%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Meade Park Elementary School often compared to?
Meade Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Elementary School, Garfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Meade Park Elementary School?
312 students attend Meade Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Meade Park Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meade Park Elementary School?
Meade Park Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Meade Park Elementary School offer ?
Meade Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Meade Park Elementary School part of?
Meade Park Elementary School is part of Danville CCSD 118 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
DISTRICT CLOSED for Spring Break
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
DISTRICT CLOSED for Spring Break
March 18, 2025 (Tuesday)
DISTRICT CLOSED for Spring Break
March 19, 2025 (Wednesday)
DISTRICT CLOSED for Spring Break
March 20, 2025 (Thursday)
DISTRICT CLOSED for Spring Break
March 21, 2025 (Friday)
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