Serving 136 students in grades 4-6, St. George 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 was 60-64% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
136 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-64%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-64%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
8%
28%
Black
3%
16%
White
82%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% IL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% IL state average).
How many students attend St. George Elementary School?
136 students attend St. George Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of St. George Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. George Elementary School?
St. George Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does St. George Elementary School offer ?
St. George Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is St. George Elementary School part of?
St. George Elementary School is part of Wesclin Community Unit School District 3.
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