Norris City-omaha Elementary School vs. Wells Elementary School
Should you attend Norris City-omaha Elementary School or Wells 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
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Top Rankings
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Wells Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Norris City-omaha 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 11% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 133 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Wells 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-6
Total Students
414 students
133 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
44% | 56%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2676 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1751 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
30-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
≥50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
24
18
Kindergarten Students
32
13
Grade 1 Students
35
23
Grade 2 Students
40
14
Grade 3 Students
34
19
Grade 4 Students
43
23
Grade 5 Students
31
23
Grade 6 Students
61
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Grade 7 Students
64
-
Grade 8 Students
50
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
2%
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% Black
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n/a
% White
95%
98%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.04
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
12%
