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 (26-27)
- 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's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Eldorado, IL, encompassing approximately 103 square miles. Families typically live within a 10-15 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being 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
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
4%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
16%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.3%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
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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