Serving 397 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Monee 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Monee Elementary School's student population of 397 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Monee 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 Monee Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2353 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
20%
28%
Black
52%
16%
White
20%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monee Elementary School's ranking?
Monee Elementary School is ranked #2353 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Monee Elementary School often compared to?
Monee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coretta Scott King Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Monee Elementary School?
397 students attend Monee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Monee Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monee Elementary School?
Monee Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Monee Elementary School offer ?
Monee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Monee Elementary School part of?
Monee Elementary School is part of Crete Monee CUSD 201u School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Early Dismissal (Last Day of School)
June 04, 2025 (Wednesday)
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