Serving 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Laverna Evans Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Laverna Evans Elementary School serves the southeast part of O'Fallon, IL, covering an area of approximately 6.4 square miles. Families within the attendance zone typically drive 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, and the furthest edge located about 4.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Laverna Evans Elementary School's student population of 421 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
421 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Motto
Learning today, leading tomorrow
School Rankings
Laverna Evans Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laverna Evans Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#872 out of 3542 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
4%
29%
Black
32%
16%
White
49%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laverna Evans Elementary School's ranking?
Laverna Evans Elementary School is ranked #872 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Laverna Evans Elementary School often compared to?
Laverna Evans Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marie Schaefer Elementary School, Pathways School, J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Laverna Evans Elementary School?
421 students attend Laverna Evans Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Laverna Evans Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Laverna Evans Elementary School?
Laverna Evans Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Laverna Evans Elementary School offer ?
Laverna Evans Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Laverna Evans Elementary School part of?
Laverna Evans Elementary School is part of O Fallon CCSD 90 School District.
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