Unity Elementary School

136 W Washington St
Mendon, IL 62351
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Unity Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher 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 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 295 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Unity Elementary School's student population of 295 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
295 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Unity 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 Unity Elementary School is 0.06, 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)
#1198 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Unity Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
30-34%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Unity 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 Unity 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Unity Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Unity Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Unity Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
97%
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.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Unity 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
4%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Unity 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 (19-20)
7%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Unity Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Unity Elementary School's ranking?
Unity Elementary School is ranked #1198 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?
30-34% 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 Unity Elementary School?
295 students attend Unity Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Unity Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Unity Elementary School?
Unity Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Unity Elementary School offer ?
Unity Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Unity Elementary School part of?
Unity Elementary School is part of CUSD 4 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 295 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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