Serving 1,049 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Skinner Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 1,049 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 62% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Skinner Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skinner Elementary School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Skinner Elementary School is ranked #66 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Skinner Elementary School?
1,049 students attend Skinner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Skinner Elementary School students are Asian, 25% of students are White, 24% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Skinner Elementary School?
Skinner Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Skinner Elementary School offer ?
Skinner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Skinner Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 1,049 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 62% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
