Serving 62 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 27%). 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 6:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Venice Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Granite City, IL, covering approximately 2 square miles. Most areas within the zone are about a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge located 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Venice Elementary School's student population of 62 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
62 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Venice Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Venice 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2966 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Black
95%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
2%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.3%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Venice Elementary School's ranking?
Venice Elementary School is ranked #2966 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% 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?
62 students attend Venice Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Venice Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Venice Elementary School?
Venice Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, 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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