Serving 67 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Mount Erie Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Mount Erie Elementary School serves the eastern part of Mount Erie, IL, covering an area of approximately 124.4 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a 10 to 15-minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 12.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Erie Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mount Erie Elementary School's student population of 67 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
67 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
Mount Erie Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Erie Elementary School is 0.02, 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
#237 out of 3542 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
White
99%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.9%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
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 Mount Erie Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Erie Elementary School is ranked #237 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Mount Erie Elementary School?
67 students attend Mount Erie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Mount Erie Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Erie Elementary School?
Mount Erie Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mount Erie Elementary School offer ?
Mount Erie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Mount Erie Elementary School part of?
Mount Erie Elementary School is part of North Wayne CUSD 200 School District.
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