Serving 219 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Raccoon Cons Elementary School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Raccoon Cons Elementary School's student population of 219 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
219 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Raccoon Cons Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Raccoon Cons Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1366 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
4%
27%
Black
3%
17%
White
91%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
13%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raccoon Cons Elementary School's ranking?
Raccoon Cons Elementary School is ranked #1366 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Raccoon Cons Elementary School?
219 students attend Raccoon Cons Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Raccoon Cons Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Raccoon Cons Elementary School?
Raccoon Cons Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Raccoon Cons Elementary School offer ?
Raccoon Cons Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Raccoon Cons Elementary School part of?
Raccoon Cons Elementary School is part of Raccoon Cons SD 1 School District.
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