Coal City Intermediate School

305 E Division St
Coal City, IL 60416
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 270 students in grades 4-5, Coal City Intermediate School ranks in the top 10% 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 49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 270 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 10% in IL
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Coal City Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Coal City Intermediate School's student population of 270 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
270 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

Coal City Intermediate School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coal City Intermediate School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#287 out of 3542 schools
(Top 10%)
49%
27%
60%
30%
75-79%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
12%
28%
Black
n/a
17%
White
85%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coal City Intermediate School's ranking?
Coal City Intermediate School is ranked #287 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Coal City Intermediate School?
270 students attend Coal City Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Coal City Intermediate School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coal City Intermediate School?
Coal City Intermediate School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Coal City Intermediate School offer ?
Coal City Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Coal City Intermediate School part of?
Coal City Intermediate School is part of Coal City CUSD 1 School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 270 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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