Greenfield Elementary School (Closed 2016)

2397 Highway 96 N
Ursa, IL 62376
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 143 students in grades 2-4, Greenfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 2-4
Total Students
143 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(14-15)
20-24%
29%
(14-15)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
n/a
17%
White
98%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Greenfield Elementary School?
143 students attend Greenfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Greenfield Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Greenfield Elementary School?
Greenfield Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Greenfield Elementary School offer ?
Greenfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-4
What school district is Greenfield Elementary School part of?
Greenfield Elementary School is part of Community Unit School District 4.

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