Serving 178 students in grades 2-3, J D Colt Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
178 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1595 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
1%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
94%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J D Colt Elementary School's ranking?
J D Colt Elementary School is ranked #1595 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend J D Colt Elementary School?
178 students attend J D Colt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of J D Colt Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of J D Colt Elementary School?
J D Colt Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does J D Colt Elementary School offer ?
J D Colt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is J D Colt Elementary School part of?
J D Colt Elementary School is part of Litchfield Community Unit School District 12.
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