Serving 715 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Mokena Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 715 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mokena Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Mokena Elementary School's student population of 715 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
715 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mokena 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 Mokena Elementary School is 0.38, 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
#419 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
13%
28%
Black
4%
16%
White
78%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Mokena Elementary School's ranking?
Mokena Elementary School is ranked #419 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Mokena Elementary School often compared to?
Mokena Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian Trail Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Mokena Elementary School?
715 students attend Mokena Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Mokena Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mokena Elementary School?
Mokena Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mokena Elementary School offer ?
Mokena Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Mokena Elementary School part of?
Mokena Elementary School is part of Mokena SD 159 School District.
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