Serving 251 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fieldcrest 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fieldcrest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Fieldcrest Elementary School's student population of 251 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fieldcrest 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 Fieldcrest Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#1938 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
44%
27%
Black
38%
17%
White
12%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fieldcrest Elementary School's ranking?
Fieldcrest Elementary School is ranked #1938 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Fieldcrest Elementary School?
251 students attend Fieldcrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Fieldcrest Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fieldcrest Elementary School?
Fieldcrest Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fieldcrest Elementary School offer ?
Fieldcrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fieldcrest Elementary School part of?
Fieldcrest Elementary School is part of Prairie-Hills ESD 144 School District.
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