Serving 240 students in grades 2-3, Harding Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 2-3
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Harding Primary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Monmouth, IL school district, covering approximately 155.7 square miles. Families residing within this zone can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 10.2 miles from the school to the zone's edge, and the furthest point being about 19.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harding Primary School's student population of 240 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
240 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Harding Primary 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 Harding Primary School is 0.64, 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
#2268 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.4%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harding Primary School's ranking?
Harding Primary School is ranked #2268 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Harding Primary School often compared to?
Harding Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monmouth-roseville High School, Monmouth-roseville Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Harding Primary School?
240 students attend Harding Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Harding Primary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harding Primary School?
Harding Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Harding Primary School offer ?
Harding Primary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is Harding Primary School part of?
Harding Primary School is part of Monmouth-Roseville CUSD 238 School District.
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