Serving 346 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Devonshire School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Devonshire School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Devonshire School's student population of 346 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
346 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Devonshire 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 Devonshire School is 0.68, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2004 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
15%
5%
Hispanic
31%
27%
Black
4%
17%
White
45%
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
20%
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 Devonshire School's ranking?
Devonshire School is ranked #2004 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Devonshire School?
346 students attend Devonshire School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Devonshire School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Devonshire School?
Devonshire School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Devonshire School offer ?
Devonshire School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Devonshire School part of?
Devonshire School is part of Comm Cons SD 59 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of Student Attendance (Tentative): Students and Staff
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of Student Attendance: Grades 1-8
August 15, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of Student Attendance: Kindergarten
August 16, 2024 (Friday)
Non-Attendance Days: Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day: Students and Staff
June 02, 2025 (Monday)
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