Serving 300 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Southeast Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Southeast Elementary School serves the southeast part of Sycamore, IL, covering an attendance area of approximately 11.7 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 6.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southeast Elementary School's student population of 300 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
300 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering all Learners to Succeed In Their World
School Rankings
Southeast Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southeast Elementary School is 0.39, 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
#1116 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
14%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
77%
45%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.3%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southeast Elementary School's ranking?
Southeast Elementary School is ranked #1116 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Southeast Elementary School often compared to?
Southeast Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Grove Elementary School, South Prairie Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Southeast Elementary School?
300 students attend Southeast Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Southeast Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southeast Elementary School?
Southeast Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southeast Elementary School offer ?
Southeast Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Southeast Elementary School part of?
Southeast Elementary School is part of Sycamore CUSD 427 School District.
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