Peotone Elementary School

426 N Conrad St
Peotone, IL 60468
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 308 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Peotone Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 308 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 30% in IL
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Peotone Elementary School's student population of 308 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
308 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar

School Rankings

Peotone Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peotone Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#938 out of 3542 schools
(Top 30%)
40-44%
27%
30-34%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
18%
28%
Black
1%
17%
White
76%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.39
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Blue Devils
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Peotone Elementary School's ranking?
Peotone Elementary School is ranked #938 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Peotone Elementary School?
308 students attend Peotone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Peotone Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% 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 13:1.
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 Community Unit School District 207u.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 308 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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