Serving 312 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Meade Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Meade Park Elementary School serves the southeast part of Danville, IL, covering an area of approximately 15.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 3.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Meade Park Elementary School's student population of 312 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
312 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Meade Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meade Park Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#3040 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
10%
29%
Black
51%
16%
White
27%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meade Park Elementary School's ranking?
Meade Park Elementary School is ranked #3040 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Meade Park Elementary School?
312 students attend Meade Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Meade Park Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meade Park Elementary School?
Meade Park Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Meade Park Elementary School offer ?
Meade Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Meade Park Elementary School part of?
Meade Park Elementary School is part of Danville CCSD 118 School District.
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