Peotone Elementary School
Tel:
(708) 258-6955
Peotone Elementary School serves 346 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Peotone Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Peotone Elementary School's student population of 346 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 346 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
Peotone Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Peotone Elementary School is 0.29, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1049 out of 3672 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 26% |
| Black | 2% | 17% |
| White | 84% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Peotone CUSD 207u School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Peotone Elementary School is Peotone High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Peotone Junior High School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Peotone Peotone High School Grades: 9-12 | 493 students
0.4 miles
605 W North St
Peotone, IL 60468
(708) 258-3236 0.4 9-12 493 - Peotone Connor Shaw Center Grades: PK | 53 students
0.5 miles
212 W Wilson St
Peotone, IL 60468
(708) 258-0991 0.5 PK 53 - Peotone Peotone Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 355 students
0.6 miles
1 Blue Devil Dr
Peotone, IL 60468
(708) 258-3246 0.6 6-8 355 - Manteno Manteno High School Grades: 9-12 | 678 students
6.0 miles
443 N Maple St
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7101 6.0 9-12 678 - Manteno Manteno Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 603 students
6.2 miles
250 N Poplar St
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7151 6.2 5-8 603
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