Feitshans Academy (Closed 2013)
- Feitshans Academy served 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%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 75%) for the 2011-12 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 157 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 80% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 26% |
| Black | 89% | 17% |
| White | 5% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 25% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Springfield SD 186 School District | |
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Feitshans Academy is Springfield Learning Academy (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Iles Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Iles Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Springfield Iles Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: 1-8 | 444 students
0.4 miles
1700 S 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217)525-3226 0.4 1-8 444 - Springfield Lincoln Magnet School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 312 students
0.7 miles
300 S 11th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217)525-3236 0.7 6-8 312 - Springfield Matheny-withrow Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 249 students
0.7 miles
1200 S Pope Ave
Springfield, IL 62703
(217)525-3245 0.7 K-5 249 - Springfield Washington Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 675 students
0.8 miles
2300 E Jackson St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217)525-3182 0.8 6-8 675 - Springfield Springfield Learning Academy Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 85 students
1.1 miles
101 E Laurel St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217)525-3358 1.1 9-12 85
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