Serving 473 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to 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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 473 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School's student population of 473 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
473 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Elizabeth Blackwell 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 Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School is 0.74, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1125 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
22%
5%
Hispanic
26%
27%
Black
8%
17%
White
38%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
9%
27%
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 Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School's ranking?
Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School is ranked #1125 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School often compared to?
Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hoover Math And Science Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School?
473 students attend Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School?
Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School offer ?
Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School part of?
Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School is part of Schaumburg CCSD 54 School District.
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