Serving 648 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Seth Whitman 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 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 648 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Seth Whitman Elementary School's student population of 648 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
648 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Seth Whitman 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 Seth Whitman Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#1366 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
36%
28%
Black
3%
16%
White
56%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Seth Whitman Elementary School's ranking?
Seth Whitman Elementary School is ranked #1366 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Seth Whitman Elementary School often compared to?
Seth Whitman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Seth Whitman Elementary School?
648 students attend Seth Whitman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Seth Whitman Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Seth Whitman Elementary School?
Seth Whitman Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Seth Whitman Elementary School offer ?
Seth Whitman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Seth Whitman Elementary School part of?
Seth Whitman Elementary School is part of Belvidere CUSD 100 School District.
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