Turner Elementary School serves 140 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Turner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Turner Elementary School's student population of 140 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
140 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Turner Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
58%
27%
Black
32%
17%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
34%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Turner Elementary School?
140 students attend Turner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Turner Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Turner Elementary School?
Turner Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Turner Elementary School offer ?
Turner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Turner Elementary School part of?
Turner Elementary School is part of Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5 School District.
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