Serving 223 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Fieldcrest Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39%
- Attendance Zone: Fieldcrest Elementary - South serves the southeastern part of Minonk, IL, covering an area of approximately 96.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fieldcrest Primary School's student population of 223 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
223 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fieldcrest Primary School is 0.17, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Hispanic
5%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
91%
45%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Fieldcrest Primary School?
223 students attend Fieldcrest Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Fieldcrest Primary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fieldcrest Primary School?
Fieldcrest Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fieldcrest Primary School offer ?
Fieldcrest Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Fieldcrest Primary School part of?
Fieldcrest Primary School is part of Fieldcrest CUSD 6 School District.
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