Serving 550 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Eldorado Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 550 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Eldorado Elementary School serves the entire district of Eldorado, IL, covering an area of approximately 103 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eldorado Elementary School's student population of 550 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
550 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Eldorado 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 Eldorado Elementary School is 0.24, 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
#2253 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
4%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
87%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.3%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eldorado Elementary School's ranking?
Eldorado Elementary School is ranked #2253 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Eldorado Elementary School often compared to?
Eldorado Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Side Primary School, Pope County Elementary School, Gallatin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 6% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Eldorado Elementary School?
550 students attend Eldorado Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Eldorado Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eldorado Elementary School?
Eldorado Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Eldorado Elementary School offer ?
Eldorado Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Eldorado Elementary School part of?
Eldorado Elementary School is part of Eldorado CUSD 4 School District.
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