Serving 311 students in grades 2-3, Betsy Ross Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 2-3
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Betsy Ross Elementary School's student population of 311 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Betsy Ross Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Betsy Ross Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1015 out of 3663 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
23%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
62%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Betsy Ross Elementary School's ranking?
Betsy Ross Elementary School is ranked #1015 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Betsy Ross Elementary School?
311 students attend Betsy Ross Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Betsy Ross Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Betsy Ross Elementary School?
Betsy Ross Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Betsy Ross Elementary School offer ?
Betsy Ross Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is Betsy Ross Elementary School part of?
Betsy Ross Elementary School is part of Prospect Heights SD 23 School District.
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