Skoff Elementary School serves 529 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Skoff Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 529 students
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Skoff Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Skoff Elementary School's student population of 529 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
529 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Skoff Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Skoff Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2291 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
40%
27%
Black
19%
17%
White
33%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skoff Elementary School's ranking?
Skoff Elementary School is ranked #2291 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Skoff Elementary School?
529 students attend Skoff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Skoff Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Skoff Elementary School offer ?
Skoff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Skoff Elementary School part of?
Skoff Elementary School is part of Valley View Community Unit School District 365u.
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