Serving 361 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Reskin 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Reskin Elementary School's student population of 361 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
361 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Reskin Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Reskin Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#1938 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
64%
27%
Black
8%
17%
White
15%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reskin Elementary School's ranking?
Reskin Elementary School is ranked #1938 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Reskin Elementary School often compared to?
Reskin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carl Sandburg Elementary School, Pleasant Hill 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 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Reskin Elementary School?
361 students attend Reskin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Reskin Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Reskin Elementary School?
Reskin Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Reskin Elementary School offer ?
Reskin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Reskin Elementary School part of?
Reskin Elementary School is part of Marquardt SD 15 School District.
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