Van Orin Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Po Box 7
Van Orin, IL 61374
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 61 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Van Orin Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Top Rankings

Van Orin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
61 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
6 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(20-21)
<50%
28%
(20-21)
<50%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
93%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Van Orin Elementary School?
61 students attend Van Orin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Van Orin Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Van Orin Elementary School offer ?
Van Orin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Van Orin Elementary School part of?
Van Orin Elementary School is part of La Moille Community Unit School District 303.

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