Serving 461 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Niedringhaus 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 was 42% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 47% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
461 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)42%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)47%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
7%
28%
Black
16%
16%
White
68%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Niedringhaus Elementary School?
461 students attend Niedringhaus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Niedringhaus Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Niedringhaus Elementary School?
Niedringhaus Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Niedringhaus Elementary School offer ?
Niedringhaus Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Niedringhaus Elementary School part of?
Niedringhaus Elementary School is part of Granite City Community Unit School District 9.
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