Serving 56 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Shawnee Elementary School - North 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
56 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤20%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)21-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
96%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% IL state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% IL state average).
How many students attend Shawnee Elementary School - North?
56 students attend Shawnee Elementary School - North.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Shawnee Elementary School - North students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shawnee Elementary School - North?
Shawnee Elementary School - North has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shawnee Elementary School - North offer ?
Shawnee Elementary School - North offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Shawnee Elementary School - North part of?
Shawnee Elementary School - North is part of Shawnee Community Unit School District 84.
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