Serving 510 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Christopher Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Christopher Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Christopher, IL, encompassing approximately 37.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 6.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Christopher Elementary School's student population of 510 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
510 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Christopher Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Christopher Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1963 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
94%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.6%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
2%
Showing 2003–2015. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christopher Elementary School's ranking?
Christopher Elementary School is ranked #1963 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Christopher Elementary School?
510 students attend Christopher Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Christopher Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Christopher Elementary School?
Christopher Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Christopher Elementary School offer ?
Christopher Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Christopher Elementary School part of?
Christopher Elementary School is part of Christopher USD 99 School District.
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