Albers Elementary School
Rank
: 10/
Top 10%10
Tel:
(618) 248-5146
Albers Elementary School serves 205 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Albers Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Albers Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Albers Elementary School's student population of 205 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 205 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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School Comparison
Albers Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Albers Elementary School is 0.21, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #186 out of 3672 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 26% |
| Black | 2% | 17% |
| White | 89% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Albers 63 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Albers Elementary School is Wesclin Senior High School (4.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Damiansville Elementary School (2.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Albers Damiansville Elementary School Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-8 | 100 students10
2.4 miles
101 E Main St
Albers, IL 62215
(618) 248-5188 2.4 PK-8 100 - Aviston Aviston Elementary School Math: 73% | Reading: 78%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-8 | 392 students10
4.2 miles
350 S Hull St
Aviston, IL 62216
(618) 228-7245 4.2 PK-8 392 - Germantown Germantown Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-8 | 262 students10
4.2 miles
Po Box 400
Germantown, IL 62245
(618) 523-4253 4.2 PK-8 262 - New Baden New Baden Elementary School Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-3 | 223 students10
4.3 miles
700 Marilyn Dr
New Baden, IL 62265
(618) 588-3535 4.3 K-3 223 - Trenton Wesclin Senior High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 377 students10
4.3 miles
699 Wesclin Rd
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7341 4.3 9-12 377
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