Iles Elementary School
Rank
: 10/
Top 1%10
Tel:
(217) 525-3226
Iles Elementary School serves 393 students in grades 1-8.
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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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 393 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-8 |
| Total Students | 393 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
Iles Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Iles Elementary School is 0.68, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #11 out of 3672 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 87% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 16% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 26% |
| Black | 20% | 17% |
| White | 50% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 11% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 3% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Springfield 186 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Springfield Matheny-withrow Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 250 students10
0.8 miles
1200 S Pope Ave
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3245 0.8 K-5 250 - Springfield Springfield Southeast High School Math: 14% | Reading: 20%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,233 student10
0.8 miles
2350 E Ash St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3130 0.8 9-12 1,233 - Springfield Harvard Park Elementary School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 411 students10
0.9 miles
2501 S 11th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3214 0.9 PK-5 411 - Springfield Springfield Ball Charter School Charter School
Math: 25% | Reading: 35%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 398 students10
0.9 miles
2530 E Ash St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3275 0.9 K-8 398 - Springfield Springfield Learning Academy Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 122 students10
1.0 miles
101 E Laurel St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3358 1 9-12 122
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