Serving 355 students in grades 1-3, Main Street Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (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 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 1-3
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Main Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Main Street Elementary School's student population of 355 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
Total Students
355 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Main Street Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Main Street Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#506 out of 3663 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
95%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Main Street Elementary School's ranking?
Main Street Elementary School is ranked #506 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Main Street Elementary School often compared to?
Main Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shelbyville Kindergarten Center, Cowden-herrick Grade School, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% 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 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Main Street Elementary School?
355 students attend Main Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Main Street Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Main Street Elementary School?
Main Street Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Main Street Elementary School offer ?
Main Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-3
What school district is Main Street Elementary School part of?
Main Street Elementary School is part of Shelbyville CUSD 4 School District.
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