Chrisman Elementary School
Tel:
(217) 269-2022
Chrisman Elementary School serves 139 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Chrisman Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Chrisman Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Chrisman Elementary School's student population of 139 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 139 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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School Comparison
Chrisman Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Chrisman Elementary School is 0.06, 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 | #1821 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 26% |
| Black | 2% | 17% |
| White | 97% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Edgar County Cud 6 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Chrisman Elementary School is Chrisman High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Chrisman-scottland Junior High School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chrisman Chrisman High School Grades: 9-12 | 96 students
0.4 miles
23231 Il Highway 1
Chrisman, IL 61924
(217) 269-2823 0.4 9-12 96 - Chrisman Chrisman-scottland Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 83 students
0.4 miles
23231 Il Highway 1
Chrisman, IL 61924
(217) 269-3980 0.4 6-8 83 - Hume Shiloh Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 195 students
9.9 miles
21751 N 575th St
Hume, IL 61932
(217) 887-2364 9.9 PK-5 195 - Hume Shiloh High School Grades: 6-12 | 193 students
9.9 miles
21751 N 575th St
Hume, IL 61932
(217) 887-2364 9.9 6-12 193 - Georgetown Georgetown-ridge Farm High School Grades: 9-12 | 289 students
11.9 miles
500 W Mulberry St
Georgetown, IL 61846
(217) 662-6716 11.9 9-12 289
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