Apollo Elementary School

801 Sw 9th St
Aledo, IL 61231
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 345 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Apollo 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 345 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Apollo Elementary School's student population of 345 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

Apollo Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Apollo Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2315 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
27%
20-24%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
3%
17%
White
89%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.21
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Apollo Elementary School's ranking?
Apollo Elementary School is ranked #2315 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Apollo Elementary School?
345 students attend Apollo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Apollo Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Apollo Elementary School?
Apollo Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Apollo Elementary School offer ?
Apollo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Apollo Elementary School part of?
Apollo Elementary School is part of Mercer County School District 404.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 345 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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