Ewing-northern Elementary School
Tel:
(618)629-2181
- Ewing-northern Elementary School serves 202 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Ewing-northern Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Ewing-northern Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Ewing-northern Elementary School's student population of 202 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 202 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ewing-northern Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,679 schools in Illinois (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ewing-northern Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #604 out of 3679 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 97% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.67 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ewing Northern CCSD 115 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ewing-northern Elementary School is Benton Consolidated High School (7.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Spring Garden Middle School (5.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ina Spring Garden Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 4-8 | 112 students
5.1 miles
Po Box 129
Ina, IL 62846
(618)437-5361 5.1 4-8 112 - Benton Benton Consolidated High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 565 students
7.2 miles
511 E Main St
Benton, IL 62812
(618)439-3103 7.2 9-12 565 - Benton Echo Juvenile Detention Center Alternative School
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Grades: 4-12 | 11 students
7.2 miles
409 E Washington St
Benton, IL 62812
(618)983-6628 7.2 4-12 11 - Benton Benton Grade School 5-8 Magnet School
Grades: 5-8 | 452 students
7.5 miles
1000 Forrest St
Benton, IL 62812
(618)438-4011 7.5 5-8 452 - Benton Benton Grade School K-4 Magnet School
Grades: PK-4 | 658 students
7.5 miles
1000 E Mckenzie St
Benton, IL 62812
(618)438-7181 7.5 PK-4 658
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