W C Petty Elementary School vs. Emmons Grade School
Should I attend W C Petty Elementary School or Emmons Grade 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
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Emmons Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Overview
Serving 420 students in grades Kindergarten-5, W C Petty Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 306 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Emmons Grade School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-8
Total Students
420 students
306 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2285 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#879 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
4
Kindergarten Students
64
28
Grade 1 Students
73
26
Grade 2 Students
65
29
Grade 3 Students
71
31
Grade 4 Students
69
36
Grade 5 Students
78
31
Grade 6 Students
-
42
Grade 7 Students
-
33
Grade 8 Students
-
46
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
19%
9%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
75%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.25
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
