Capron Elementary School vs. Poplar Grove Elementary School
Should you attend Capron Elementary School or Poplar Grove Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Poplar Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 162 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Capron Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 251 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Poplar Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
K-4
Total Students
162 students
251 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2146 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#505 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
46
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Kindergarten Students
32
46
Grade 1 Students
18
49
Grade 2 Students
26
50
Grade 3 Students
21
54
Grade 4 Students
19
52
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
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% Hispanic
41%
27%
% Black
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% White
55%
69%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%