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Villa Grove Elementary School vs. Arcola Elementary School

Should you attend Villa Grove Elementary School or Arcola 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
Villa Grove Elementary School
400 N Sycamore St
Villa Grove, IL 61956
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Arcola Elementary School
351 W Washington St
Arcola, IL 61910
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

Arcola Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Villa Grove 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 410 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Arcola 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than 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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
332 students
410 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Villa Grove Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Arcola Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Villa Grove Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Arcola Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Villa Grove Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Arcola Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Villa Grove Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Villa Grove Community Unit School District 302 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Arcola Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Arcola Community Unit School District 306 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1289 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
#2447 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Villa Grove Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Arcola Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Top 50% in IL)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Villa Grove Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Villa Grove Community Unit School District 302 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arcola Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Arcola Community Unit School District 306 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 30% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Villa Grove Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Villa Grove Community Unit School District 302 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arcola Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Arcola Community Unit School District 306 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Villa Grove Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Arcola Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
32
71
Kindergarten Students
41
41
Grade 1 Students
50
57
Grade 2 Students
52
53
Grade 3 Students
41
54
Grade 4 Students
38
43
Grade 5 Students
35
40
Grade 6 Students
43
51

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Villa Grove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Villa Grove Community Unit School District 302 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2006-07 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Arcola Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Arcola Community Unit School District 306 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Villa Grove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Villa Grove Community Unit School District 302 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Arcola Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Arcola Community Unit School District 306 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Villa Grove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Villa Grove Community Unit School District 302 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Arcola Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Arcola Community Unit School District 306 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
89%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Villa Grove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Villa Grove Community Unit School District 302 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Arcola Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Arcola Community Unit School District 306 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Villa Grove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Villa Grove Community Unit School District 302 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Arcola Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Arcola Community Unit School District 306 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.20
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Villa Grove Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Villa Grove Community Unit School District 302 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Arcola Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Arcola Community Unit School District 306 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
38%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Villa Grove Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Villa Grove Community Unit School District 302 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Arcola Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Arcola Community Unit School District 306 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(19-20 School Year Data)
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Villa Grove Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Villa Grove Community Unit School District 302 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Arcola Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Arcola Community Unit School District 306 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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