Serving 261 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Elizabeth Morris 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% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-3
Enrollment: 261 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Top 1% in IL)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Elizabeth Morris Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Elizabeth Morris Elementary School?
261 students attend Elizabeth Morris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Elizabeth Morris Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elizabeth Morris Elementary School?
Elizabeth Morris Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elizabeth Morris Elementary School offer ?
Elizabeth Morris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Elizabeth Morris Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-3
Enrollment: 261 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
