Serving 56 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mcclellan Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: McClellan Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Mount Vernon, IL, encompassing approximately 18.3 square miles. Families typically take a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcclellan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
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School Overview
Mcclellan Elementary School's student population of 56 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
56 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mcclellan Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcclellan Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#1543 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
16%
Showing 1994–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
98%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2011–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.6%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcclellan Elementary School's ranking?
Mcclellan Elementary School is ranked #1543 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Mcclellan Elementary School often compared to?
Mcclellan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Opdyke-belle Rive Grade School, Summersville Grade School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Mcclellan Elementary School?
56 students attend Mcclellan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Mcclellan Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcclellan Elementary School?
Mcclellan Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mcclellan Elementary School offer ?
Mcclellan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Mcclellan Elementary School part of?
Mcclellan Elementary School is part of Mcclellan CCSD 12 School District.
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