Serving 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, Schiller 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Schiller Elementary School's student population of 262 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
262 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Schiller Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
2%
27%
Black
23%
17%
White
56%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
2%
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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Schiller Elementary School?
262 students attend Schiller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Schiller Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 18% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Schiller Elementary School?
Schiller Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Schiller Elementary School offer ?
Schiller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Schiller Elementary School part of?
Schiller Elementary School is part of Centralia SD 135 School District.
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