Iles Elementary School
Tel:
(217)525-3226
- Iles Elementary School serves 452 students in grades 1-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 93% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 31%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 92% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 36%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Iles Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Iles Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Iles Elementary School's student population of 452 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-8 |
| Total Students | 452 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Iles Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% of all 3,544 schools in Illinois (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Iles Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | n/a | 24% |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 93% | 31% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 92% | 36% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 18% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 26% |
| Black | 15% | 17% |
| White | 54% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.31 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Springfield 186 School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Iles Elementary School is Springfield Southeast High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Springfield Ball Charter School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Matheny-withrow Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Springfield Matheny-withrow Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 281 students
0.8 miles
1200 S Pope Ave
Springfield, IL 62703
(217)525-3245 0.8 K-5 281 - Springfield Springfield Southeast High School Grades: 9-12 | 1258 students
0.8 miles
2350 E Ash St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217)525-3130 0.8 9-12 1258 - Springfield Harvard Park Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 405 students
0.9 miles
2501 S 11th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217)525-3214 0.9 PK-5 405 - Springfield Springfield Ball Charter School Magnet School
Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 377 students
0.9 miles
2530 E Ash St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217)525-3275 0.9 PK-8 377 - Springfield Springfield Learning Academy Grades: 9-12 | 120 students
1.0 miles
101 E Laurel St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217)525-3144 1.0 9-12 120
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