Leepertown Elementary School (Closed 2013)

100 North St
Bureau, IL 61315
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Leepertown Elementary School serves 46 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was equal to the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
46 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(11-12)
≥80%
80%
(11-12)
≥80%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
8%
28%
Black
n/a
17%
White
84%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.28
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
26%
4%
School District Name
Leepertown CCSD 175 School District
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?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Leepertown Elementary School?
46 students attend Leepertown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Leepertown Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leepertown Elementary School?
Leepertown Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Leepertown Elementary School offer ?
Leepertown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Leepertown Elementary School part of?
Leepertown Elementary School is part of Leepertown CCSD 175 School District.

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