Serving 288 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Emmons Grade School ranks in the top 20% 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 47% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Emmons Grade School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Antioch, IL, encompassing approximately 4.2 square miles. Families typically drive 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 1.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Emmons Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Emmons Grade School's student population of 288 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
288 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Emmons Grade School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emmons Grade School is 0.34, 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
#550 out of 3542 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 23-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 Emmons Grade School's ranking?
Emmons Grade School is ranked #550 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Emmons Grade School often compared to?
Emmons Grade Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Millburn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Emmons Grade School?
288 students attend Emmons Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Emmons Grade School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Emmons Grade School?
Emmons Grade School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Emmons Grade School offer ?
Emmons Grade School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Emmons Grade School part of?
Emmons Grade School is part of Emmons SD 33 School District.
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