Serving 268 students in grades 3-5, Pbl Eastlawn ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 39% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 33% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
268 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)33%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
92%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Pbl Eastlawn?
268 students attend Pbl Eastlawn.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Pbl Eastlawn students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pbl Eastlawn?
Pbl Eastlawn has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pbl Eastlawn offer ?
Pbl Eastlawn offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Pbl Eastlawn part of?
Pbl Eastlawn is part of Paxton-Buckley-Loda Community Unit School District 10.
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