Serving 526 students in grades 3-5, Whitman Post Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 47% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitman Post Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Whitman Post Elementary School's student population of 526 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
526 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whitman Post Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitman Post Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#705 out of 3663 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
12%
27%
Black
3%
17%
White
76%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitman Post Elementary School's ranking?
Whitman Post Elementary School is ranked #705 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Whitman Post Elementary School often compared to?
Whitman Post Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shirland C C School, Rockton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Whitman Post Elementary School?
526 students attend Whitman Post Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Whitman Post Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitman Post Elementary School?
Whitman Post Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whitman Post Elementary School offer ?
Whitman Post Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Whitman Post Elementary School part of?
Whitman Post Elementary School is part of Rockton SD 140 School District.
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