Serving 243 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Flanagan 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Flanagan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Flanagan Elementary School's student population of 243 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
243 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Flanagan 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 Flanagan Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#2119 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
92%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
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 Flanagan Elementary School's ranking?
Flanagan Elementary School is ranked #2119 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Flanagan Elementary School often compared to?
Flanagan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cornell Elementary School, Graymont 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 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Flanagan Elementary School?
243 students attend Flanagan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Flanagan Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Flanagan Elementary School?
Flanagan Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Flanagan Elementary School offer ?
Flanagan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Flanagan Elementary School part of?
Flanagan Elementary School is part of Flanagan-Cornell Dist 74 School District.
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Date
1:30 Dismissal-Spring Break
March 21, 2025 (Friday)
Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
TENTATIVE 1:30 Dismissal-Last Day of School
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
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