Serving 85 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Venice Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Venice Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Venice Elementary School's student population of 85 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
85 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Venice Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
93%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
35%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Venice Elementary School?
85 students attend Venice Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Venice Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Venice Elementary School?
Venice Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Venice Elementary School offer ?
Venice Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Venice Elementary School part of?
Venice Elementary School is part of Venice CUSD 3 School District.
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