Serving 92 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Damiansville Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 40-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Damiansville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Damiansville Elementary School's student population of 92 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
92 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Damiansville Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Damiansville Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#848 out of 3663 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
16%
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
81%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Damiansville Elementary School's ranking?
Damiansville Elementary School is ranked #848 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Damiansville Elementary School often compared to?
Damiansville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St Rose Elementary School, Albers Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Damiansville Elementary School?
92 students attend Damiansville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Damiansville Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Damiansville Elementary School?
Damiansville Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Damiansville Elementary School offer ?
Damiansville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Damiansville Elementary School part of?
Damiansville Elementary School is part of Damiansville SD 62 School District.
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