J D Colt Elementary School
Tel:
(217)324-3565
- J D Colt Elementary School serves 195 students in grades 2-3.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
- J D Colt Elementary School's student population of 195 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 2-3 |
| Total Students | 195 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- J D Colt Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of J D Colt Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2033 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 98% | 49% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.32 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Litchfield CUSD 12 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to J D Colt Elementary School is Litchfield Senior High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Litchfield Middle School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Russell Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Litchfield Litchfield Prekindergarten Magnet School
Grades: PK | 115 students
0.3 miles
601 S State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217)324-3514 0.3 PK 115 - Litchfield Russell Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: 4-5 | 227 students
0.8 miles
705 N Jefferson St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217)324-4034 0.8 4-5 227 - Litchfield Madison Park Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-1 | 175 students
0.9 miles
800 N Chestnut St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217)324-2851 0.9 K-1 175 - Litchfield Litchfield Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 306 students
1.4 miles
1701 N State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217)324-4668 1.4 6-8 306 - Litchfield Litchfield Senior High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 420 students
1.4 miles
1705 N State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217)324-3955 1.4 9-12 420
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