Serving 421 students in grades 3-5, Schiesher Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 54% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 49% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)54%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
15%
27%
Black
9%
17%
White
60%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Schiesher Elementary School?
421 students attend Schiesher Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Schiesher Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Schiesher Elementary School?
Schiesher Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Schiesher Elementary School offer ?
Schiesher Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Schiesher Elementary School part of?
Schiesher Elementary School is part of Lisle Community Unit School District 202.
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