Serving 82 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Booth 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 was 11-19% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Top Rankings
Booth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
82 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1628 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
100%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
32%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Booth Elementary School's ranking?
Booth Elementary School is ranked #1628 out of 3,426 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Booth Elementary School?
82 students attend Booth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Booth Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Booth Elementary School?
Booth Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Booth Elementary School offer ?
Booth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Booth Elementary School part of?
Booth Elementary School is part of Norris City-Omaha-Enfield CUSD 3 School District.
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