Prophetstown Elementary School
Tel:
(815) 537-2345
Prophetstown Elementary School serves 217 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Prophetstown Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Prophetstown Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Prophetstown Elementary School's student population of 217 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 217 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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School Comparison
Prophetstown Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Prophetstown Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #525 out of 3672 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-49% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-69% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 93% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Cusd3 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Prophetstown Elementary School is Prophetstown High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Erie Middle School (7.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Erie Elementary School (7.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Prophetstown Prophetstown High School Grades: 9-12 | 244 students
0.3 miles
310 W Riverside Dr
Prophetstown, IL 61277
(815) 537-5161 0.3 9-12 244 - Erie Erie High School Grades: 9-12 | 199 students
6.9 miles
435 6th Ave
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 659-2339 6.9 9-12 199 - Erie Erie Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 263 students
7.0 miles
605 6th Ave
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 659-2239 7.0 PK-4 263 - Erie Erie Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 182 students
7.1 miles
500 5th Ave
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 659-2239 7.1 5-8 182 - Tampico Tampico Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 215 students
8.5 miles
Po Box 637
Tampico, IL 61283
(815) 438-2255 8.5 PK-5 215
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