Pioneer Elementary School vs. Independence Elementary School
Should I attend Pioneer Elementary School or Independence 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
Pioneer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Independence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 503 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pioneer Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 610 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Independence 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 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
503 students
610 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1397 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2453 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
73
106
Grade 1 Students
95
98
Grade 2 Students
79
101
Grade 3 Students
73
105
Grade 4 Students
97
105
Grade 5 Students
86
95
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
20%
5%
% Hispanic
24%
55%
% Black
23%
25%
% White
27%
11%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.78
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
81%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
13%
