Serving 99 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Tamaroa 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tamaroa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Tamaroa Elementary School's student population of 99 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
99 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Tamaroa Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tamaroa Elementary School is 0.13, 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
#2028 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
28%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%

Hispanic
1%
28%

Black
4%
16%

White
93%
45%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tamaroa Elementary School's ranking?
Tamaroa Elementary School is ranked #2028 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Tamaroa Elementary School often compared to?
Tamaroa Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pinckneyville Elementary School, Tri-county Ward by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Tamaroa Elementary School?
99 students attend Tamaroa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Tamaroa Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tamaroa Elementary School?
Tamaroa Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tamaroa Elementary School offer ?
Tamaroa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Tamaroa Elementary School part of?
Tamaroa Elementary School is part of Tamaroa School Dist 5 School District.
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