Independence Elementary School vs. Pioneer Elementary School
Should you attend Independence Elementary School or Pioneer Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Independence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Pioneer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 620 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Independence 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 28% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 516 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pioneer Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
620 students
516 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1894 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1432 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
26%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
95
82
Grade 1 Students
109
83
Grade 2 Students
105
93
Grade 3 Students
100
83
Grade 4 Students
112
83
Grade 5 Students
99
92
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
22%
% Hispanic
57%
24%
% Black
26%
23%
% White
9%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.78
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
