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Edna Keith Elementary School

400 4th Ave
Joliet, IL 60433
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 402 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Edna Keith 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 402 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Edna Keith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Edna Keith Elementary School's student population of 402 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1905

School Rankings

Edna Keith Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edna Keith Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#3352 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤5%
27%
≤5%
30%
20-24%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
57%
28%
Black
36%
17%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
35%
27%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edna Keith Elementary School's ranking?
Edna Keith Elementary School is ranked #3352 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Edna Keith Elementary School?
402 students attend Edna Keith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Edna Keith Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edna Keith Elementary School?
Edna Keith Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Edna Keith Elementary School offer ?
Edna Keith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Edna Keith Elementary School part of?
Edna Keith Elementary School is part of Joliet Public School District 86.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 402 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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