Serving 624 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clara Peterson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 624 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Clara Peterson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clara Peterson Elementary School is 0.30, 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.
What is Clara Peterson Elementary School's ranking?
Clara Peterson Elementary School is ranked #1505 out of 3,426 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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Clara Peterson Elementary School?
624 students attend Clara Peterson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Clara Peterson Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clara Peterson Elementary School?
Clara Peterson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clara Peterson Elementary School offer ?
Clara Peterson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Clara Peterson Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 624 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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