Turner Elementary School

3847 W 135th St
Crestwood, IL 60418
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Turner Elementary School serves 145 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
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 (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 145 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Turner Elementary School's student population of 145 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
145 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Turner Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
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Hispanic
64%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Turner Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
31%
16%
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White
3%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
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.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Turner 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
81%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Turner 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
32%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Turner 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

How many students attend Turner Elementary School?
145 students attend Turner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Turner Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% 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 21:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 145 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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