Serving 401 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pennoyer Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 401 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pennoyer Elementary School's student population of 401 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
401 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pennoyer Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pennoyer Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1200 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
18%
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
72%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pennoyer Elementary School's ranking?
Pennoyer Elementary School is ranked #1200 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Pennoyer Elementary School often compared to?
Pennoyer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Union Ridge Elementary School, J Leigh Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Pennoyer Elementary School?
401 students attend Pennoyer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Pennoyer Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pennoyer Elementary School?
Pennoyer Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pennoyer Elementary School offer ?
Pennoyer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Pennoyer Elementary School part of?
Pennoyer Elementary School is part of Pennoyer SD 79 School District.
School Reviews
3 8/5/2019
Hi, I would like to write this review as someone who Has attended this school in the last 2 years. First I would like to get started on the actual building. Now recently Pennoyer has been dealing with money problems, due to the referendum of 2018 not passing. Many of the classrooms do not have floors and many of the ceilings are not filled, I have heard that this is trying to be fixed with the money they can put together. Final thoughts, the building is not 21st century learning ready. My next point will be the teachers and staff, which I overall enjoy. You can tell the teachers put more than their all into everything they do, yes there are some teachers style that I do not enjoy overall. However, most of the time if you put effort into your education they can be enjoyable. Next, I will talk about their activities, after school and what not. Now this school tries it''s best with the clubs most of the time though, it''s the teachers who put together the artistic clubs. The sports are apart of a different company that causes the students to pay about $100 to join most sports. Finally to sum it up, this school is and isn''t as bad as everyone makes it. Depending on your interests, it can be enjoyable. That doesn''t mean that there isn''t work to do. For me it was the students who made my experience a bit hard, but I can''t blame that on the school. The school does have to fix some structure parts of it, most of it is out of their control sadly.
5 9/20/2018
I went to this school from 1973-1977When Dr. Fenelli was the superintendentIt had the best teachers and it was a great school.Thank you Pennoyer
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