Serving 472 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Heyworth Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Heyworth Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Heyworth, IL, covering an area of approximately 99.8 square miles, with typical drive times of 10-15 minutes and an average distance of 5.9 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 10.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Heyworth Elementary School's student population of 472 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
472 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Commitment. Excellence.
School Rankings
Heyworth Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heyworth Elementary School is 0.24, 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
#779 out of 3542 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
16%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-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 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.2%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-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 Heyworth Elementary School's ranking?
Heyworth Elementary School is ranked #779 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Heyworth Elementary School often compared to?
Heyworth Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tri-valley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Heyworth Elementary School?
472 students attend Heyworth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Heyworth Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heyworth Elementary School?
Heyworth Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Heyworth Elementary School offer ?
Heyworth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Heyworth Elementary School part of?
Heyworth Elementary School is part of Heyworth CUSD 4 School District.
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