Serving 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Joyce Kilmer 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 530 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joyce Kilmer Elementary School is 0.64, 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.
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School is ranked #2278 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Joyce Kilmer Elementary School?
530 students attend Joyce Kilmer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Joyce Kilmer Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joyce Kilmer Elementary School?
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Joyce Kilmer Elementary School offer ?
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Joyce Kilmer Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 530 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
