Serving 322 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Shoesmith 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 ≤5% (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 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 322 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Shoesmith 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 Shoesmith Elementary School is 0.19, 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?
≤5% 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 Shoesmith Elementary School?
322 students attend Shoesmith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Shoesmith Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shoesmith Elementary School?
Shoesmith Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shoesmith Elementary School offer ?
Shoesmith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Shoesmith Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 322 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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