Serving 97 students in grades 2-5, Alexander Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
97 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)45-49%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)55-59%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
95%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% IL state average).
How many students attend Alexander Elementary School?
97 students attend Alexander Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Alexander Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alexander Elementary School?
Alexander Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Alexander Elementary School offer ?
Alexander Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is Alexander Elementary School part of?
Alexander Elementary School is part of Franklin Community Unit School District 1.
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