Joseph J Pleviak Elementary School (Closed 2015)

Serving 484 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Joseph J Pleviak Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 67% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 72% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 57%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
484 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(13-14)
67%
59%
(13-14)
72%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
15%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
73%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.44
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% IL state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% IL state average).
How many students attend Joseph J Pleviak Elementary School?
484 students attend Joseph J Pleviak Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Joseph J Pleviak Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joseph J Pleviak Elementary School?
Joseph J Pleviak Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Joseph J Pleviak Elementary School offer ?
Joseph J Pleviak Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Joseph J Pleviak Elementary School part of?
Joseph J Pleviak Elementary School is part of Lake Villa Community Consolidated School District 41.

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