Serving 451 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, St. Joseph Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Joseph Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
St. Joseph Elementary School's student population of 451 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
451 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
St. Joseph Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Joseph Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#332 out of 3426 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
94%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Joseph Elementary School's ranking?
St. Joseph Elementary School is ranked #332 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are St. Joseph Elementary School often compared to?
St. Joseph Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairieview-ogden South Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend St. Joseph Elementary School?
451 students attend St. Joseph Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of St. Joseph Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Joseph Elementary School?
St. Joseph Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does St. Joseph Elementary School offer ?
St. Joseph Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is St. Joseph Elementary School part of?
St. Joseph Elementary School is part of St Joseph CCSD 169 School District.
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