Villa Grove Elementary School

400 N Sycamore St
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 324 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Villa Grove 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 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 324 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Villa Grove Elementary School's student population of 324 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
324 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Villa Grove 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 Villa Grove Elementary School is 0.19, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#1938 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
28%
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20-24%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
7%
27%
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Black
n/a
17%
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White
90%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
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Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Villa Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Villa Grove Elementary School is ranked #1938 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Villa Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Villa Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Villa Grove High School, Villa Grove Jr High School by visitors of our site.
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 Villa Grove Elementary School?
324 students attend Villa Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Villa Grove Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Villa Grove Elementary School?
Villa Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Villa Grove Elementary School offer ?
Villa Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Villa Grove Elementary School part of?
Villa Grove Elementary School is part of Villa Grove CUSD 302 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 324 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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