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Balmoral Elementary School

1124 W New Monee Rd
Crete, IL 60417

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Balmoral Elementary School serves 422 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Balmoral Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.

Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 422 students
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Balmoral Elementary School's student population of 422 students has declined by 12% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

422 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

32 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Balmoral Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Balmoral Elementary School is 0.65, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (IL)

Overall Testing Rank

#3437 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤5%

28%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Balmoral 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.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤5%

32%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Balmoral 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

n/a

15:1

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American Indian

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Asian

Hispanic

20%

27%

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Black

51%

17%

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White

22%

47%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.65

0.68

This chart display the diversity score of Balmoral Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

77%

44%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Balmoral Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

11%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Crete Monee Community Unit School District 201u

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Balmoral Elementary School's ranking?

Balmoral Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

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 ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).

How many students attend Balmoral Elementary School?

422 students attend Balmoral Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

51% of Balmoral Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What grades does Balmoral Elementary School offer ?

Balmoral Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Balmoral Elementary School part of?

Balmoral Elementary School is part of Crete Monee Community Unit School District 201u.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 422 students
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education