Serving 427 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Silas Willard 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 427 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 45%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Silas Willard 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 Silas Willard 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.
What is Silas Willard Elementary School's ranking?
Silas Willard Elementary School is ranked #1716 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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Silas Willard Elementary School?
427 students attend Silas Willard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Silas Willard Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 13% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silas Willard Elementary School?
Silas Willard Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Silas Willard Elementary School offer ?
Silas Willard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Silas Willard Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 427 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 45%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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