Serving 844 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Peterson 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 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 844 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 69%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Peterson 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 Peterson Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Peterson Elementary School?
844 students attend Peterson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Peterson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peterson Elementary School?
Peterson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Peterson Elementary School offer ?
Peterson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Peterson Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 844 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 69%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
