Serving 501 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sarah Atwater Denman 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 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower 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 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Adams Elementary School serves the southwest part of Quincy, IL, covering an area of approximately 3 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone takes about 5-10 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sarah Atwater Denman Elementary School's student population of 501 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 62% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
501 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sarah Atwater Denman 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 Sarah Atwater Denman Elementary School is 0.37, 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
#1728 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sarah Atwater Denman Elementary School's ranking?
Sarah Atwater Denman Elementary School is ranked #1728 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Sarah Atwater Denman Elementary School often compared to?
Sarah Atwater Denman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Early Childhood, Liberty Elementary School, Lincoln-douglas Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Sarah Atwater Denman Elementary School?
501 students attend Sarah Atwater Denman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Sarah Atwater Denman Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sarah Atwater Denman Elementary School?
Sarah Atwater Denman Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sarah Atwater Denman Elementary School offer ?
Sarah Atwater Denman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sarah Atwater Denman Elementary School part of?
Sarah Atwater Denman Elementary School is part of Quincy SD 172 School District.
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