Serving 218 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dan H Pietrini 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 is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dan H Pietrini Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Dan H Pietrini Elementary School's student population of 218 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
218 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Dan H Pietrini Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dan H Pietrini Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1339 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
82%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
13%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dan H Pietrini Elementary School's ranking?
Dan H Pietrini Elementary School is ranked #1339 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Dan H Pietrini Elementary School?
218 students attend Dan H Pietrini Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Dan H Pietrini Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dan H Pietrini Elementary School?
Dan H Pietrini Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dan H Pietrini Elementary School offer ?
Dan H Pietrini Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dan H Pietrini Elementary School part of?
Dan H Pietrini Elementary School is part of Franklin Park SD 84 School District.
School Calendar
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Date
First Day of School!! (Pietrini Events)
August 13, 2025 (Wednesday)
Last Day of Q1 (Pietrini Events)
October 16, 2025 (Thursday)
Last Day of Q2 (Pietrini Events)
December 19, 2025 (Friday)
First Day of 3Q (Pietrini Events)
January 06, 2026 (Tuesday)
Last Day of Q3 (Pietrini Events)
March 10, 2026 (Tuesday)
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