Feitshans Academy serves 157 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% 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 Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
157 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)65-69%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)45-49%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
89%
16%
White
5%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Feitshans Academy?
157 students attend Feitshans Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Feitshans Academy students are Black, 5% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Feitshans Academy?
Feitshans Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Feitshans Academy offer ?
Feitshans Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Feitshans Academy part of?
Feitshans Academy is part of Springfield School District 186.
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