Serving 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mount Pulaski Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Mount Pulaski Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Mount Pulaski, IL, encompassing approximately 199.2 square miles. The zone typically allows for a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 9.2 miles from the school to its edge and a maximum distance of 16.2 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Pulaski Elementary School's student population of 369 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
369 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mount Pulaski 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 Mount Pulaski Elementary School is 0.13, 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
#1490 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
27%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. 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 Pulaski Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Pulaski Elementary School is ranked #1490 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Mount Pulaski Elementary School?
369 students attend Mount Pulaski Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Mount Pulaski Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Pulaski Elementary School?
Mount Pulaski Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mount Pulaski Elementary School offer ?
Mount Pulaski Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Mount Pulaski Elementary School part of?
Mount Pulaski Elementary School is part of MT Pulaski CUSD 23 School District.
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