Serving 655 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Crosby 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 655 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Crosby Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Harvard, IL, encompassing approximately 106.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Crosby Elementary School's student population of 655 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
655 students
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Crosby 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 Crosby Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#2897 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
72%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
23%
45%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.9%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crosby Elementary School's ranking?
Crosby Elementary School is ranked #2897 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Crosby Elementary School?
655 students attend Crosby Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Crosby Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crosby Elementary School?
Crosby Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Crosby Elementary School offer ?
Crosby Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Crosby Elementary School part of?
Crosby Elementary School is part of Harvard CUSD 50 School District.
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