Neponset Elementary School serves 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 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
90 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
6%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
91%
45%
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: 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 13:1.
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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