Serving 271 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Central Elementary-kinmundy 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 10-14% (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 1% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Central Elementary-kinmundy's student population of 271 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
271 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Central Elementary-kinmundy 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 South Central Elementary-kinmundy is 0.02, 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
#2641 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
99%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
3%
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 South Central Elementary-kinmundy's ranking?
South Central Elementary-kinmundy is ranked #2641 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
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 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend South Central Elementary-kinmundy?
271 students attend South Central Elementary-kinmundy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of South Central Elementary-kinmundy students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Central Elementary-kinmundy?
South Central Elementary-kinmundy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Central Elementary-kinmundy offer ?
South Central Elementary-kinmundy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is South Central Elementary-kinmundy part of?
South Central Elementary-kinmundy is part of South Central Cud 401 School District.
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