Serving 343 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Noel Levasseur Elementary School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Noel Levasseur Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Noel Levasseur Elementary School's student population of 343 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Noel Levasseur Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Noel Levasseur Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#1421 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
14%
27%
Black
9%
17%
White
66%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
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 Noel Levasseur Elementary School's ranking?
Noel Levasseur Elementary School is ranked #1421 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Noel Levasseur Elementary School often compared to?
Noel Levasseur Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alan B Shepard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Noel Levasseur Elementary School?
343 students attend Noel Levasseur Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Noel Levasseur Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Noel Levasseur Elementary School?
Noel Levasseur Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Noel Levasseur Elementary School offer ?
Noel Levasseur Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Noel Levasseur Elementary School part of?
Noel Levasseur Elementary School is part of Bourbonnais SD 53 School District.
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