Serving 198 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Rankin 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 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rankin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rankin Elementary School's student population of 198 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
198 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Rankin 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 Rankin Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#1174 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)20-24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
90%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Rankin Elementary School's ranking?
Rankin Elementary School is ranked #1174 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Rankin Elementary School often compared to?
Rankin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Pekin Elementary School, Broadmoor Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Rankin Elementary School?
198 students attend Rankin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Rankin Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rankin Elementary School?
Rankin Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rankin Elementary School offer ?
Rankin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Rankin Elementary School part of?
Rankin Elementary School is part of Rankin Csd 98 School District.
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