Serving 564 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clara Peterson 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 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 564 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clara Peterson Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Paxton, IL, encompassing approximately 257.7 square miles. Families residing within this area typically face a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 11 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 16.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clara Peterson Elementary School's student population of 564 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 83% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
564 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clara Peterson 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 Clara Peterson Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#1800 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
16%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-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 Clara Peterson Elementary School's ranking?
Clara Peterson Elementary School is ranked #1800 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Clara Peterson Elementary School?
564 students attend Clara Peterson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Clara Peterson Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clara Peterson Elementary School?
Clara Peterson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clara Peterson Elementary School offer ?
Clara Peterson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Clara Peterson Elementary School part of?
Clara Peterson Elementary School is part of Paxton-Buckley-Loda Cud 10 School District.
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