Hidalgo Elementary School (Closed 2007)

Hidalgo Elementary School serves 63 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
63 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
2%
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
37%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Hidalgo Elementary School?
63 students attend Hidalgo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Hidalgo Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hidalgo Elementary School?
Hidalgo Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hidalgo Elementary School offer ?
Hidalgo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Hidalgo Elementary School part of?
Hidalgo Elementary School is part of Jasper County Community Unit School District 1.

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