Tallula Elementary School serves 37 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% 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 Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
37 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥50%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥50%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
97%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Tallula Elementary School?
37 students attend Tallula Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Tallula Elementary School students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tallula Elementary School?
Tallula Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tallula Elementary School offer ?
Tallula Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Tallula Elementary School part of?
Tallula Elementary School is part of Porta Community Unit School District 202.
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