Serving 243 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Douglas 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Douglas Elementary School's student population of 243 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
243 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Douglas 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 Douglas Elementary School is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1949 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
44%
16%
White
43%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Douglas Elementary School's ranking?
Douglas Elementary School is ranked #1949 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Douglas Elementary School often compared to?
Douglas Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry Raab Elementary School, Jefferson 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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Douglas Elementary School?
243 students attend Douglas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Douglas Elementary School students are Black, 43% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Douglas Elementary School?
Douglas Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Douglas Elementary School offer ?
Douglas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Douglas Elementary School part of?
Douglas Elementary School is part of Belleville SD 118 School District.
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