Serving 452 students in grades Kindergarten-5, W C Petty Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 452 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
W C Petty Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W C Petty Elementary School is 0.40, 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend W C Petty Elementary School?
452 students attend W C Petty Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of W C Petty Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W C Petty Elementary School?
W C Petty Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does W C Petty Elementary School offer ?
W C Petty Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is W C Petty Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 452 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
