Serving 99 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Deland-weldon Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 30-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deland-weldon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Deland-weldon Elementary School's student population of 99 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
99 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Deland-weldon Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deland-weldon Elementary School is 0.24, 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
#803 out of 3663 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
27%
Black
3%
17%
White
87%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deland-weldon Elementary School's ranking?
Deland-weldon Elementary School is ranked #803 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Deland-weldon Elementary School?
99 students attend Deland-weldon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Deland-weldon Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deland-weldon Elementary School?
Deland-weldon Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Deland-weldon Elementary School offer ?
Deland-weldon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Deland-weldon Elementary School part of?
Deland-weldon Elementary School is part of Deland-Weldon CUSD 57 School District.
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