Serving 86 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Armstrong-ellis 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Armstrong-ellis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Armstrong-ellis Elementary School's student population of 86 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
86 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Armstrong-ellis 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 Armstrong-ellis Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2158 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
1%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
94%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Armstrong-ellis Elementary School's ranking?
Armstrong-ellis Elementary School is ranked #2158 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Armstrong-ellis Elementary School often compared to?
Armstrong-ellis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bismarck-henning Elementary School, Potomac Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Armstrong-ellis Elementary School?
86 students attend Armstrong-ellis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Armstrong-ellis Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Armstrong-ellis Elementary School?
Armstrong-ellis Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Armstrong-ellis Elementary School offer ?
Armstrong-ellis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Armstrong-ellis Elementary School part of?
Armstrong-ellis Elementary School is part of Armstrong-Ellis Cons SD 61 School District.
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