Serving 139 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Serena Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)25-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
11%
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
83%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Serena Elementary School?
139 students attend Serena Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Serena Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Serena Elementary School?
Serena Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Serena Elementary School offer ?
Serena Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Serena Elementary School part of?
Serena Elementary School is part of Serena Community Unit School District 2.
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