Serving 238 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Poplar Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 238 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Poplar Grove 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 Poplar Grove Elementary School is 0.44, 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Poplar Grove Elementary School?
238 students attend Poplar Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Poplar Grove Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poplar Grove Elementary School?
Poplar Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Poplar Grove Elementary School offer ?
Poplar Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Poplar Grove Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 238 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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