Serving 500 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dr. Abby Fox Rooney 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 30% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School's student population of 500 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
500 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School is 0.48, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1381 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
7%
29%
Black
9%
16%
White
70%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Quincy SD 172 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School is ranked #1381 out of 3,542 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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School?
500 students attend Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School?
Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School part of?
Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School is part of Quincy SD 172 School District.
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