Americana Elementary School

1629 President St
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 423 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Americana Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 423 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Americana Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Americana Elementary School's student population of 423 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
423 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Americana Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Americana Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#2453 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
28%
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15-19%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Americana 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
26%
5%
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Hispanic
41%
27%
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Black
4%
17%
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White
25%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
This chart display the diversity score of Americana Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Americana Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
14%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Americana Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Americana Elementary School's ranking?
Americana Elementary School is ranked #2453 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Americana Elementary School often compared to?
Americana Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glen Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Americana Elementary School?
423 students attend Americana Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Americana Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 25% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Americana Elementary School?
Americana Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Americana Elementary School offer ?
Americana Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Americana Elementary School part of?
Americana Elementary School is part of Queen Bee SD 16 School District.

School Reviews

4   8/12/2018
Its a nice school in a nice area where kids get along well! I have been going jer for a while now and I like it! So amazing with nice teachers as well!
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 423 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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