Serving 90 students in grades Prekindergarten-8,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
90 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥90%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥90%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
6%
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
91%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Neponset CCSD 307 School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Neponset Elementary School?
90 students attend Neponset Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Neponset Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Neponset Elementary School?
Neponset Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Neponset Elementary School offer ?
Neponset Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Neponset Elementary School part of?
Neponset Elementary School is part of Neponset CCSD 307 School District.
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