Serving 60 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Edgewood Grade School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
60 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-79%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-59%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
97%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% IL state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% IL state average).
How many students attend Edgewood Grade School?
60 students attend Edgewood Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Edgewood Grade School students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgewood Grade School?
Edgewood Grade School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edgewood Grade School offer ?
Edgewood Grade School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Edgewood Grade School part of?
Edgewood Grade School is part of Effingham Community Unit School District 40.
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