Serving 96 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Patoka 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 is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower 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 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Patoka Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Patoka, IL, encompassing approximately 101.1 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 6.4 miles, and the furthest edge located 9.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Patoka Elementary School's student population of 96 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
96 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Average Class Size
17 students
School Rankings
Patoka Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Patoka Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#2798 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
16%
White
96%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.3%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
2%
Showing 2005–2015. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patoka Elementary School's ranking?
Patoka Elementary School is ranked #2798 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Patoka Elementary School often compared to?
Patoka Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Patoka Jr High School, Patoka Sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Patoka Elementary School?
96 students attend Patoka Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Patoka Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Patoka Elementary School?
Patoka Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Patoka Elementary School offer ?
Patoka Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Patoka Elementary School part of?
Patoka Elementary School is part of Patoka CUSD 100 School District.
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