Serving 258 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Zeigler-royalton 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Zeigler-Royalton Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Mulkeytown, IL, covering an area of approximately 54.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school from various points within the zone is about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge being around 7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Zeigler-royalton Elementary School's student population of 258 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
258 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Zeigler-royalton 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 Zeigler-royalton Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#2660 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
29%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
16%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Tornadoes
School Mascot
Tornadoes
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zeigler-royalton Elementary School's ranking?
Zeigler-royalton Elementary School is ranked #2660 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Zeigler-royalton Elementary School?
258 students attend Zeigler-royalton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Zeigler-royalton Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Zeigler-royalton Elementary School?
Zeigler-royalton Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Zeigler-royalton Elementary School offer ?
Zeigler-royalton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Zeigler-royalton Elementary School part of?
Zeigler-royalton Elementary School is part of Zeigler-Royalton CUSD 188 School District.
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