Schiller Elementary School
- Schiller Elementary School serves 189 students in grades 1-3.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Schiller Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Schiller Elementary School's student population of 189 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-3 |
| Total Students | 189 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Schiller Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Schiller Elementary School is 0.53, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2153 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 26% |
| Black | 15% | 17% |
| White | 65% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 17% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 98% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Centralia SD 135 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Schiller Elementary School is Safe School Program Centralia (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Willow Grove Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Willow Grove Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Centralia Willow Grove Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 156 students
0.3 miles
815 W 7th St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618)532-3313 0.3 PK-8 156 - Centralia Safe School Program Centralia Alternative School
Magnet School
Grades: 7-12 | 18 students
0.6 miles
1000 E 3rd St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618)548-3885 0.6 7-12 18 - Centralia Centralia Pre-kindergarten Center Magnet School
Grades: PK | 63 students
0.8 miles
422 S Elm St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618)532-1907 0.8 PK 63 - Centralia Field Kindergarten Center Magnet School
Grades: K | 160 students
0.9 miles
1101 S Locust St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618)532-1907 0.9 K 160 - Centralia North Wamac Grade School Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 144 students
0.9 miles
1500 Case St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618)532-1826 0.9 K-8 144
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