Serving 375 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Currier 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 375 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Currier Elementary School's student population of 375 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
375 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Currier 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 Currier Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#3321 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
91%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
4%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Currier Elementary School's ranking?
Currier Elementary School is ranked #3321 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Currier Elementary School often compared to?
Currier Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Briar Glen Elementary School, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Currier Elementary School?
375 students attend Currier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Currier Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Currier Elementary School?
Currier Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Currier Elementary School offer ?
Currier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Currier Elementary School part of?
Currier Elementary School is part of West Chicago ESD 33 School District.
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