Serving 58 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Stonington Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
58 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
98%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Stonington Elementary School?
58 students attend Stonington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Stonington Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stonington Elementary School?
Stonington Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Stonington Elementary School offer ?
Stonington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Stonington Elementary School part of?
Stonington Elementary School is part of Taylorville Community Unit School District 3.
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