Serving 116 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sorento 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 33%). 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 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34%
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50% in IL)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sorento Elementary School's student population of 116 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
116 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sorento Elementary School is 0.11, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
94%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Sorento Elementary School?
116 students attend Sorento Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Sorento Elementary School students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sorento Elementary School?
Sorento Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sorento Elementary School offer ?
Sorento Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Sorento Elementary School part of?
Sorento Elementary School is part of Bond County CUSD 2 School District.
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