Serving 273 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 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Tri-City Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Buffalo, IL, covering an area of approximately 99.5 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 7.8 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Tri-city Elementary School's student population of 273 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
273 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
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 0.12, 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
#795 out of 3542 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
16%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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 schools are Tri-city Elementary School often compared to?
Tri-city Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rochester Elementary 2-3 by visitors of our site.
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?
273 students attend Tri-city Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Tri-city Elementary School students are White, 3% 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 Tri-city Elementary School?
Tri-city Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than 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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