Minooka Primary Center

305 W Church St
Minooka, IL 60447
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Minooka Primary Center serves 191 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 191 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Minooka Primary Center's student population of 191 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
191 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Minooka Primary Center is 0.51, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
23%
27%
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Black
4%
17%
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White
66%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
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Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Minooka Primary Center?
191 students attend Minooka Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Minooka Primary Center students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Minooka Primary Center?
Minooka Primary Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Minooka Primary Center offer ?
Minooka Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Minooka Primary Center part of?
Minooka Primary Center is part of Minooka CCSD 201 School District.

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MPC Last Day of School-PM Attends
May 24, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 191 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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