Serving 373 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Monee 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 11% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (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 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 373 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Monee Elementary School serves the western part of Monee, IL, covering an attendance area of approximately 23.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.7 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 4.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Monee Elementary School's student population of 373 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
373 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Campus Size
10 acres
School Rankings
Monee 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 Monee 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
#2617 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
52%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.6%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. 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 Monee Elementary School's ranking?
Monee Elementary School is ranked #2617 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Monee Elementary School often compared to?
Monee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coretta Scott King Magnet School, Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Monee Elementary School?
373 students attend Monee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Monee Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monee Elementary School?
Monee Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Monee Elementary School offer ?
Monee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Monee Elementary School part of?
Monee Elementary School is part of Crete Monee CUSD 201u School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Spring Break - No School
March 29, 2027 (Monday)
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