Serving 302 students in grades 2-3, Coal City Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 2-3
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Coal City Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Coal City, IL, encompassing approximately 53.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.5 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coal City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Coal City Elementary School's student population of 302 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
302 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
It is our mission to prepare today's learners for tomorrow's challenges.
School Rankings
Coal City Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coal City Elementary School is 0.38, 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
#1308 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-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 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.6%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2008–2025. 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 Coal City Elementary School's ranking?
Coal City Elementary School is ranked #1308 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Coal City Elementary School often compared to?
Coal City Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Braceville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Coal City Elementary School?
302 students attend Coal City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Coal City Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coal City Elementary School?
Coal City Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Coal City Elementary School offer ?
Coal City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is Coal City Elementary School part of?
Coal City Elementary School is part of Coal City CUSD 1 School District.
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