Ida L Busch Elementary School serves 92 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
92 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
99%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ida L Busch Elementary School?
92 students attend Ida L Busch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Ida L Busch Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Ida L Busch Elementary School offer ?
Ida L Busch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Ida L Busch Elementary School part of?
Ida L Busch Elementary School is part of Pembroke Community Consolidated School District 259.
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