South Pekin Elementary School

Po Box 430
South Pekin, IL 61564
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 177 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, South Pekin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 177 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Pekin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

South Pekin Elementary School's student population of 177 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
177 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

South Pekin Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Pekin Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2160 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of South Pekin Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
10-14%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Pekin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
20-24%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Pekin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of South Pekin Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
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6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in South Pekin Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 1994-95 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Pekin Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Pekin Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
92%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South Pekin Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in South Pekin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Pekin Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of South Pekin Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Pekin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Pekin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Pekin Elementary School's ranking?
South Pekin Elementary School is ranked #2160 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are South Pekin Elementary School often compared to?
South Pekin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rankin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend South Pekin Elementary School?
177 students attend South Pekin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of South Pekin Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Pekin Elementary School?
South Pekin Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Pekin Elementary School offer ?
South Pekin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is South Pekin Elementary School part of?
South Pekin Elementary School is part of South Pekin SD 137 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 177 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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