Withrow Elementary School serves 287 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 48% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
287 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
27%
Black
42%
17%
White
52%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Withrow Elementary School?
287 students attend Withrow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Withrow Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Withrow Elementary School?
Withrow Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Withrow Elementary School offer ?
Withrow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Withrow Elementary School part of?
Withrow Elementary School is part of Springfield School District 186.
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