Pontiac CCSD 429 School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,246 students in Pontiac CCSD 429 School District. Pontiac CCSD 429 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
The top ranked public schools in Pontiac CCSD 429 School District are Lincoln Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Pontiac Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in Pontiac CCSD 429 School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 37% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
| School District Name | Pontiac CCSD 429 School District |
| School District Phone Number | (815) 842-1533 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 08 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (IL) |
| # of Schools | 4 Schools | 4,239 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,246 Students | 1,991,734 Students |
| # of Teachers | 95 Teachers | 127,332 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
Pontiac CCSD 429 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 863 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #614 out of 944 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 37% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.68 |
| # of American Indian Students | n/a | 5,549 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 8 Students | 101,257 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 5% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 147 Students | 522,075 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 12% | 26% |
| # of Black Students | 39 Students | 334,694 Students |
| % Black Students | 3% | 17% |
| # of White Students | 963 Students | 956,384 Students |
| % White Students | 77% | 48% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 2,080 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 89 Students | 69,695 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 7% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 136 | 79,846 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 123 | 131,861 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 117 | 137,299 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 118 | 139,617 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 118 | 145,128 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 128 | 148,297 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 140 | 150,789 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 115 | 149,061 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 133 | 148,598 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 118 | 150,375 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 158,615 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 154,545 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 149,814 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 147,873 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 16 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $15,186 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,231. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,522 is less than the state median of $17,733. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (IL) |
| Total Revenue | $19 MM | $14 MM |
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| Spending | $19 MM | $14 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $15,186 | $18,231 |
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| Revenue / Student | $15,522 | $17,733 |
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Pontiac CCSD 429 School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Rank: #11.Lincoln Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%514 S Main StRank:5/Bottom 50%10
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3924
Grades: 2-3 | 233 students
- Rank: #22.Washington Elementary School Math: 16% | Reading: 39%400 N Morrow StRank:5/Bottom 50%10
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3687
Grades: 4-5 | 269 students
- Rank: #33.Pontiac Junior High School Math: 20% | Reading: 23%600 N Morrow StRank:4/Bottom 50%10
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-4343
Grades: 6-8 | 367 students
- Rank: #44.117 W Livingston St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3023
Grades: PK-1 | 377 students
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