Clara Peterson Elementary School

Po Box 50
Paxton, IL 60957
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 571 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clara Peterson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 571 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Clara Peterson Elementary School's student population of 571 students has grown by 72% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 91% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
571 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Clara Peterson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clara Peterson Elementary School is 0.33, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#1664 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
26%
28%
24%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
10%
27%
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Black
2%
17%
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White
81%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
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Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clara Peterson Elementary School's ranking?
Clara Peterson Elementary School is ranked #1664 out of 3,663 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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Clara Peterson Elementary School?
571 students attend Clara Peterson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Clara Peterson Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clara Peterson Elementary School?
Clara Peterson Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clara Peterson Elementary School offer ?
Clara Peterson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Clara Peterson Elementary School part of?
Clara Peterson Elementary School is part of Paxton-Buckley-Loda Cud 10 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 571 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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