Serving 364 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Channing Memorial Elementary School 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Channing Memorial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Channing Memorial Elementary School's student population of 364 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Channing Memorial Elementary School 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 Channing Memorial Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#3302 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
85%
27%
Black
6%
17%
White
6%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 is Channing Memorial Elementary School's ranking?
Channing Memorial Elementary School is ranked #3302 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Channing Memorial Elementary School often compared to?
Channing Memorial Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garfield Elementary School, Perry Elementary School, Ronald D O Neal by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Channing Memorial Elementary School?
364 students attend Channing Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Channing Memorial Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Channing Memorial Elementary School?
Channing Memorial Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Channing Memorial Elementary School offer ?
Channing Memorial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Channing Memorial Elementary School part of?
Channing Memorial Elementary School is part of SD U-46 School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School
May 30, 2024 (Thursday)
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