Louise White Elementary School

800 N Prairie St
Batavia, IL 60510
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 432 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Louise White Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 432 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Louise White Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Louise White Elementary School's student population of 432 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

Louise White Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Louise White Elementary School is 0.40, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#493 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
(20-21)
45-49%
28%
40-44%
30%
60-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
14%
28%
Black
3%
16%
White
76%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.40
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Louise White Elementary School's ranking?
Louise White Elementary School is ranked #493 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Louise White Elementary School often compared to?
Louise White Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elizabeth Eichelberger Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Louise White Elementary School?
432 students attend Louise White Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Louise White Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Louise White Elementary School?
Louise White Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Louise White Elementary School offer ?
Louise White Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Louise White Elementary School part of?
Louise White Elementary School is part of Batavia USD 101 School District.

School Calendar

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Date
First Day of School- Student Attendance
August 14, 2025 (Thursday)
Last Day of School
May 20, 2026 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School Celebration
May 20, 2026 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 432 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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