Serving 257 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ideal 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 257 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Ideal 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 Ideal Elementary School is 0.52, 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Ideal Elementary School?
257 students attend Ideal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Ideal Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ideal Elementary School?
Ideal Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ideal Elementary School offer ?
Ideal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ideal Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 257 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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