Serving 60 students in grades Kindergarten-4,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
60 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-79%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-59%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
97%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% IL state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% IL state average).
How many students attend Edgewood Grade School?
60 students attend Edgewood Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Edgewood Grade School students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgewood Grade School?
Edgewood Grade School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edgewood Grade School offer ?
Edgewood Grade School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Edgewood Grade School part of?
Edgewood Grade School is part of Effingham Community Unit School District 40.
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