Tri-city Elementary School

324 W Charles St
Buffalo, IL 62515
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 278 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tri-city Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than 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 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 278 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 30% in IL
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tri-city Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Tri-city Elementary School's student population of 278 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
278 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1938

School Rankings

Tri-city Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tri-city Elementary School is 0.10, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#795 out of 3542 schools
(Top 30%)
40-44%
27%
35-39%
30%
70-79%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
95%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tri-city Elementary School's ranking?
Tri-city Elementary School is ranked #795 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% 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 Tri-city Elementary School?
278 students attend Tri-city Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Tri-city Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tri-city Elementary School?
Tri-city Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tri-city Elementary School offer ?
Tri-city Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tri-city Elementary School part of?
Tri-city Elementary School is part of Tri City CUSD 1 School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 278 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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