Christopher Elementary School
Christopher Elementary School serves 551 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Christopher 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (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 28% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Christopher Elementary School's student population of 551 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 551 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
Christopher Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 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 Christopher 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 | #2746 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 97% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 23% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Christopher USD 99 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Christopher Elementary School is Christopher High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Zeigler-royalton Junior High School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Zeigler-royalton Elementary School (2.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Christopher Christopher High School Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 221 students10
0.7 miles
1 Bearcat Dr
Christopher, IL 62822
(618) 724-9461 0.7 9-12 221 - Zeigler Zeigler-royalton Elementary School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 294 students10
2.4 miles
Po Box 87
Zeigler, IL 62999
(618) 596-2121 2.4 PK-5 294 - Zeigler Zeigler-royalton High School Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 178 students10
2.4 miles
Po Box 38
Zeigler, IL 62999
(618) 596-5841 2.4 9-12 178 - Zeigler Zeigler-royalton Junior High School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 131 students10
2.4 miles
Po Box 87
Zeigler, IL 62999
(618) 596-2121 2.4 6-8 131 - West Frankfort Denning Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 510 students
7.6 miles
1401 W 6th St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-2464 7.6 PK-2 510
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