Serving 594 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Eugene Field 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 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 594 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eugene Field Elementary School's student population of 594 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
594 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1964
School Calendar
School Motto
Once a Falcon, Always a Falcon!
School Rankings
Eugene Field 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 Eugene Field Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#2639 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
74%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
16%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eugene Field Elementary School's ranking?
Eugene Field Elementary School is ranked #2639 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Eugene Field Elementary School often compared to?
Eugene Field Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Booth Tarkington Elementary School, Nathaniel Hawthorne Ec School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Eugene Field Elementary School?
594 students attend Eugene Field Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Eugene Field Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eugene Field Elementary School?
Eugene Field Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Eugene Field Elementary School offer ?
Eugene Field Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Eugene Field Elementary School part of?
Eugene Field Elementary School is part of Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21.
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