Serving 189 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Towanda Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 189 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Towanda Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Towanda Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Towanda Elementary School is ranked #542 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Towanda Elementary School often compared to?
Towanda Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Towanda Elementary School?
189 students attend Towanda Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Towanda Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Towanda Elementary School?
Towanda Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Towanda Elementary School offer ?
Towanda Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Towanda Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 189 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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