Serving 339 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Crab Orchard Elementary School ranks in the top 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 339 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Crab Orchard 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 Crab Orchard Elementary School is 0.06, 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.
Crab Orchard Elementary School is ranked #1626 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Crab Orchard Elementary School?
339 students attend Crab Orchard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Crab Orchard Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crab Orchard Elementary School?
Crab Orchard Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crab Orchard Elementary School offer ?
Crab Orchard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Crab Orchard Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 339 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
