Tampico Elementary School

Po Box 637
Tampico, IL 61283
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 166 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tampico 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 166 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tampico Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Tampico Elementary School's student population of 166 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
166 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Tampico 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 Tampico Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1949 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Tampico Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
10-14%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tampico Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
25-29%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tampico Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Tampico Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Tampico Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Tampico Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
88%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Tampico Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Tampico Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Tampico Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tampico Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tampico Elementary School's ranking?
Tampico Elementary School is ranked #1949 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Tampico Elementary School?
166 students attend Tampico Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Tampico Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tampico Elementary School?
Tampico Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tampico Elementary School offer ?
Tampico Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tampico Elementary School part of?
Tampico Elementary School is part of Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Cusd3 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 166 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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