Serving 352 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Avon Center 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 15-19% (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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 352 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Avon Center Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
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School Overview
Avon Center Elementary School's student population of 352 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
352 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Avon Center 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 Avon Center 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
#1716 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
56%
28%
Black
3%
16%
White
36%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Avon Center Elementary School's ranking?
Avon Center Elementary School is ranked #1716 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Avon Center Elementary School often compared to?
Avon Center Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillcrest Elementary School, B J Hooper Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% 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 Avon Center Elementary School?
352 students attend Avon Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Avon Center Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Avon Center Elementary School?
Avon Center Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Avon Center Elementary School offer ?
Avon Center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Avon Center Elementary School part of?
Avon Center Elementary School is part of Grayslake CCSD 46 School District.
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