Serving 197 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Flanagan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 197 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Flanagan Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Flanagan, IL, encompassing approximately 78 square miles. The typical drive to the school from the edge of the zone is around 10-15 minutes, with the farthest edge located about 9.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Flanagan Elementary School's student population of 197 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
197 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Flanagan Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Flanagan Elementary 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2478 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
16%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.6%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flanagan Elementary School's ranking?
Flanagan Elementary School is ranked #2478 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Flanagan Elementary School often compared to?
Flanagan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Graymont Elementary School, Cornell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Flanagan Elementary School?
197 students attend Flanagan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Flanagan Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Flanagan Elementary School?
Flanagan Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Flanagan Elementary School offer ?
Flanagan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Flanagan Elementary School part of?
Flanagan Elementary School is part of Flanagan-Cornell Dist 74 School District.
School Calendar
View the Flanagan Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
1:30 DISMISSAL-THANKSGIVING BREAK
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
NO SCHOOL-THANKSGIVING BREAK
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
1:30 DISMISSAL-SPRING BREAK
March 19, 2027 (Friday)
NO SCHOOL-SPRING BREAK
March 22, 2027 (Monday)
Students Last Day of Attendance
May 21, 2027 (Friday)
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