Serving 161 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pocahontas Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, 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 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pocahontas Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Pocahontas Center's student population of 161 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
161 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pocahontas Center is 0.12, 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)40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
94%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Pocahontas Center?
161 students attend Pocahontas Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Pocahontas Center students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pocahontas Center?
Pocahontas Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pocahontas Center offer ?
Pocahontas Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Pocahontas Center part of?
Pocahontas Center is part of Bond County CUSD 2 School District.
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