Serving 414 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Old Post 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 414 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Old Post 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 Old Post Elementary School is 0.60, 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Old Post Elementary School?
414 students attend Old Post Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Old Post Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Old Post Elementary School?
Old Post Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Old Post Elementary School offer ?
Old Post Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Old Post Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 414 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
