Serving 285 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Peotone Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Peotone Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Peotone Elementary School's student population of 285 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
285 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Peotone Elementary School is 0.30, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
12%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
83%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Peotone Elementary School?
285 students attend Peotone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Peotone Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peotone Elementary School?
Peotone Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Peotone Elementary School offer ?
Peotone Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Peotone Elementary School part of?
Peotone Elementary School is part of Peotone CUSD 207u School District.
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