Sieden Prairie Elementary School
Tel:
(708)720-2626
- Sieden Prairie Elementary School serves 244 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25-29% (which is lower 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 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
- Sieden Prairie Elementary School's student population of 244 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 244 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sieden Prairie Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sieden Prairie Elementary School is 0.56, 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 | #1188 out of 3,544 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 40% | 26% |
| Black | 53% | 17% |
| White | 5% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 78% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Esd 159 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Sieden Prairie Elementary School is Rich South Campus High School (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Colin Powell Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Colin Powell Middle School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Matteson Colin Powell Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 655 students
0.8 miles
20600 Matteson Ave
Matteson, IL 60443
(708)283-9600 0.8 6-8 655 - Matteson Woodgate Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 329 students
0.8 miles
101 Central Ave
Matteson, IL 60443
(708)720-1107 0.8 PK-5 329 - Matteson Marya Yates Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 363 students
1.0 miles
6131 Allemong Dr
Matteson, IL 60443
(708)720-1800 1.0 PK-5 363 - Richton Park Rich South Campus High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 961 students
2.1 miles
5000 Sauk Trl
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708)679-3000 2.1 9-12 961 - Frankfort Summit Hill Junior High School Magnet School
Grades: 7-8 | 757 students
2.2 miles
7260 W North Ave
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815)469-0594 2.2 7-8 757
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