Long Beach Elementary School vs. Old Post Elementary School
Should I attend Long Beach Elementary School or Old Post Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Long Beach Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Old Post Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 443 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Long Beach 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 477 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Old Post Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
443 students
477 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2453 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1097 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
1
2
Kindergarten Students
71
95
Grade 1 Students
74
73
Grade 2 Students
53
74
Grade 3 Students
76
91
Grade 4 Students
77
80
Grade 5 Students
91
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
13%
% Hispanic
40%
22%
% Black
14%
7%
% White
39%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
