Betsy Ross Elementary School serves 145 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Betsy Ross Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Betsy Ross Elementary School's student population of 145 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Betsy Ross Elementary School is 0.73, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
23%
27%
Black
38%
17%
White
28%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Betsy Ross Elementary School?
145 students attend Betsy Ross Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Betsy Ross Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Betsy Ross Elementary School?
Betsy Ross Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Betsy Ross Elementary School offer ?
Betsy Ross Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Betsy Ross Elementary School part of?
Betsy Ross Elementary School is part of Forest Park SD 91 School District.
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