Sihler Elementary School (Closed 2005)

Sihler Elementary School serves 116 students in grades 4. 
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4
Total Students
116 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
3%
17%
White
96%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Sihler Elementary School?
116 students attend Sihler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Sihler Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Sihler Elementary School offer ?
Sihler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4
What school district is Sihler Elementary School part of?
Sihler Elementary School is part of Litchfield Community Unit School District 12.

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