Serving 852 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Scott Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 852 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Scott Elementary School serves the northwest part of its school district in Scott Air Force Base, IL, encompassing an area of approximately 5.5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 1.5 miles and the furthest edge located 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scott Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Scott Elementary School's student population of 852 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
852 students
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Motto
Provide Excellence in Learning by Engaging Every Student, Every Day
School Rankings
Scott Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scott Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#332 out of 3542 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
20%
29%
Black
9%
16%
White
53%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.4%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scott Elementary School's ranking?
Scott Elementary School is ranked #332 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Scott Elementary School often compared to?
Scott Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mascoutah Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Scott Elementary School?
852 students attend Scott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Scott Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scott Elementary School?
Scott Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Scott Elementary School offer ?
Scott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Scott Elementary School part of?
Scott Elementary School is part of Mascoutah Cud 19 School District.
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