Serving 512 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Tripp School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tripp School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Tripp School's student population of 512 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
512 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tripp School is 0.58, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
58%
6%
Hispanic
6%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
28%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Tripp School often compared to?
Tripp Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Earl Pritchett School, Ivy Hall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Tripp School?
512 students attend Tripp School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Tripp School students are Asian, 28% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tripp School?
Tripp School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tripp School offer ?
Tripp School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Tripp School part of?
Tripp School is part of Aptakisic-Tripp CCSD 102 School District.
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