Serving 275 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, East 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 275 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19%
- Attendance Zone: East Elementary School serves the eastern part of Zion, IL, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Elementary School's student population of 275 students has grown by 1864% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
275 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1948
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of East Elementary School is 0.06, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
97%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)0.7%
31.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend East Elementary School?
275 students attend East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of East Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does East Elementary School offer ?
East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is East Elementary School part of?
East Elementary School is part of Zion ESD 6 School District.
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