Serving 562 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center 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 10-14% (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 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 562 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center's student population of 562 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
562 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Challenging all students to seek a brighter future.
School Rankings
Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center 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 Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center is 0.69, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3007 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
9%
29%
Black
26%
16%
White
46%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
32%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Mount Vernon SD 80 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center's ranking?
Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center is ranked #3007 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center often compared to?
Dr Nick Osborne Primary Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Summersville Grade School, Bethel Grade School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% 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 Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center?
562 students attend Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center students are White, 26% of students are Black, 18% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center?
Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center offer ?
Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center part of?
Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center is part of Mount Vernon SD 80 School District.
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