Willow Hill Elementary School serves 86 students in grades Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
86 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
95%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Willow Hill Elementary School?
86 students attend Willow Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Willow Hill Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willow Hill Elementary School?
Willow Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Willow Hill Elementary School offer ?
Willow Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Willow Hill Elementary School part of?
Willow Hill Elementary School is part of Jasper County Community Unit School District 1.
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