Serving 755 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Scott Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher 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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 755 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scott Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Scott Elementary School's student population of 755 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
755 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Scott Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scott 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#280 out of 3426 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)44%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
17%
27%
Black
11%
17%
White
59%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scott Elementary School's ranking?
Scott Elementary School is ranked #280 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Scott Elementary School often compared to?
Scott Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mascoutah Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Scott Elementary School?
755 students attend Scott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Scott Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scott Elementary School?
Scott Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Scott Elementary School offer ?
Scott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Scott Elementary School part of?
Scott Elementary School is part of Mascoutah Cud 19 School District.
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