Serving 287 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, El Sierra Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 287 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 1% in IL)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
The diversity score of El Sierra Elementary School is 0.59, 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 schools are El Sierra Elementary School often compared to?
El Sierra Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillcrest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend El Sierra Elementary School?
287 students attend El Sierra Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of El Sierra Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Sierra Elementary School?
El Sierra Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does El Sierra Elementary School offer ?
El Sierra Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is El Sierra Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 287 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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