Serving 204 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Raccoon Cons 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 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 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Raccoon Cons Elem School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Centralia, IL, covering approximately 46.2 square miles. The zone typically offers a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 4 miles to its edges and a maximum distance of 5.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Raccoon Cons Elementary School's student population of 204 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
204 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Raccoon Cons Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Raccoon Cons Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1116 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
14%
2%
Showing 2005–2015. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raccoon Cons Elementary School's ranking?
Raccoon Cons Elementary School is ranked #1116 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Raccoon Cons Elementary School?
204 students attend Raccoon Cons Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Raccoon Cons Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Raccoon Cons Elementary School?
Raccoon Cons Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Raccoon Cons Elementary School offer ?
Raccoon Cons Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Raccoon Cons Elementary School part of?
Raccoon Cons Elementary School is part of Raccoon Cons SD 1 School District.
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