Serving 100 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Tamaroa Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tamaroa Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 15.1 square miles in Tamaroa, IL. The typical drive to the school takes 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tamaroa Elementary School's student population of 100 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
100 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Tomorrow's Success Reflects Today's Education.
School Rankings
Tamaroa 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 Tamaroa Elementary School is 0.11, 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
#1487 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
29%
Black
5%
16%
White
94%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tamaroa Elementary School's ranking?
Tamaroa Elementary School is ranked #1487 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Tamaroa Elementary School often compared to?
Tamaroa Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tri-county Ward, Pinckneyville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Tamaroa Elementary School?
100 students attend Tamaroa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Tamaroa Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tamaroa Elementary School?
Tamaroa Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tamaroa Elementary School offer ?
Tamaroa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Tamaroa Elementary School part of?
Tamaroa Elementary School is part of Tamaroa School Dist 5 School District.
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