Manteno Primary School serves 266 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
266 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
8%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
85%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Manteno Primary School?
266 students attend Manteno Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Manteno Primary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Manteno Primary School?
Manteno Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Manteno Primary School offer ?
Manteno Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Manteno Primary School part of?
Manteno Primary School is part of Manteno Community Unit School District 5.
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