Shawnee Elementary School

3365 N State Route 3
Wolf Lake, IL 62998
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 149 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shawnee 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 149 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Shawnee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Shawnee Elementary School's student population of 149 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
149 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

Shawnee 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 Shawnee Elementary School is 0.06, 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)
#2733 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Shawnee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
11-19%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Shawnee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
Hispanic
n/a
27%
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Black
1%
17%
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White
97%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.06
This chart display the diversity score of Shawnee Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Shawnee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
34%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Shawnee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shawnee Elementary School's ranking?
Shawnee Elementary School is ranked #2733 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Shawnee Elementary School often compared to?
Shawnee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cobden Elementary School, Jonesboro Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Shawnee Elementary School?
149 students attend Shawnee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Shawnee Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shawnee Elementary School?
Shawnee Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shawnee Elementary School offer ?
Shawnee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Shawnee Elementary School part of?
Shawnee Elementary School is part of Shawnee CUSD 84 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 149 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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