Serving 700 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Volta 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 700 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Volta 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 Volta Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
Volta Elementary School is ranked #2667 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Volta Elementary School often compared to?
Volta Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peterson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Volta Elementary School?
700 students attend Volta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Volta Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Volta Elementary School?
Volta Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Volta Elementary School offer ?
Volta Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Volta Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 700 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
