Worthwoods Elementary School serves 281 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Worthwoods Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 281 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Worthwoods Elementary School's student population of 281 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
281 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Worthwoods Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Worthwoods Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#1810 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
26%
27%
Black
4%
17%
White
65%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
21%
27%
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 Worthwoods Elementary School's ranking?
Worthwoods Elementary School is ranked #1810 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Worthwoods Elementary School?
281 students attend Worthwoods Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Worthwoods Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Worthwoods Elementary School?
Worthwoods Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Worthwoods Elementary School offer ?
Worthwoods Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Worthwoods Elementary School part of?
Worthwoods Elementary School is part of Worth SD 127 School District.
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