Ewing-northern Elementary School
Tel:
(618) 629-2181
Ewing-northern Elementary School serves 218 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 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 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 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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 20%)
School Overview
Ewing-northern Elementary School's student population of 218 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 218 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ewing-northern Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Ewing-northern Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #663 out of 3672 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 96% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ewing Northern CCSD 115 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Spring Garden Middle School (5.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ina Spring Garden Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 92 students
5.1 miles
Po Box 129
Ina, IL 62846
(618) 437-5361 5.1 5-8 92 - Benton Benton Consolidated High School Grades: 9-12 | 547 students
7.2 miles
511 E Main St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 439-3103 7.2 9-12 547 - Benton Echo Juvenile Detention Center Alternative School
Grades: 9-11 | 23 students
7.2 miles
409 E Washington St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 983-6628 7.2 9-11 23 - Benton Benton Grade School 5-8 Grades: 5-8 | 505 students
7.5 miles
1000 Forrest St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 438-4011 7.5 5-8 505 - Benton Benton Grade School K-4 Grades: PK-4 | 654 students
7.5 miles
1000 E Mckenzie St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 438-7181 7.5 PK-4 654
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