Serving 750 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tioga 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 is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 750 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tioga Elementary School's student population of 750 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
750 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tioga Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tioga Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#1599 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
68%
27%
Black
3%
17%
White
22%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tioga Elementary School's ranking?
Tioga Elementary School is ranked #1599 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Tioga Elementary School?
750 students attend Tioga Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Tioga Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tioga Elementary School?
Tioga Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tioga Elementary School offer ?
Tioga Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tioga Elementary School part of?
Tioga Elementary School is part of Bensenville SD 2 School District.
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