Eliza Kelly Elementary School serves 186 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
186 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
10%
28%
Black
89%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Eliza Kelly Elementary School?
186 students attend Eliza Kelly Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Eliza Kelly Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Eliza Kelly Elementary School offer ?
Eliza Kelly Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Eliza Kelly Elementary School part of?
Eliza Kelly Elementary School is part of Joliet Public School District 86.
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