Serving 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Flossmoor Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Flossmoor Hills Elementary School serves the northwest part of Flossmoor, IL, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Flossmoor Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Flossmoor Hills Elementary School's student population of 357 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
357 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Flossmoor Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Flossmoor Hills Elementary School is 0.38, 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
#563 out of 3542 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
11%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
78%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
5%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.9%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flossmoor Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Flossmoor Hills Elementary School is ranked #563 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Flossmoor Hills Elementary School?
357 students attend Flossmoor Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Flossmoor Hills Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Flossmoor Hills Elementary School?
Flossmoor Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Flossmoor Hills Elementary School offer ?
Flossmoor Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Flossmoor Hills Elementary School part of?
Flossmoor Hills Elementary School is part of Flossmoor SD 161 School District.
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