Serving 495 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Booth Tarkington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% 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: 495 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Booth Tarkington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Booth Tarkington Elementary School's student population of 495 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
495 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Booth Tarkington 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 Booth Tarkington Elementary School is 0.74, which is more 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
#1854 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
26%
5%
Hispanic
34%
27%
Black
5%
17%
White
28%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Booth Tarkington Elementary School's ranking?
Booth Tarkington Elementary School is ranked #1854 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Booth Tarkington Elementary School often compared to?
Booth Tarkington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mark Twain Elementary School, Eugene Field Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Booth Tarkington Elementary School?
495 students attend Booth Tarkington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Booth Tarkington Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Booth Tarkington Elementary School?
Booth Tarkington Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Booth Tarkington Elementary School offer ?
Booth Tarkington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Booth Tarkington Elementary School part of?
Booth Tarkington Elementary School is part of Wheeling CCSD 21 School District.
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