Serving 253 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Elsie C Johnson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elsie C Johnson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Elsie C Johnson Elementary School's student population of 253 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
253 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Elsie C Johnson 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 Elsie C Johnson Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#1807 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
18%
6%
Hispanic
51%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
23%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
CCSD 93 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elsie C Johnson Elementary School's ranking?
Elsie C Johnson Elementary School is ranked #1807 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Elsie C Johnson Elementary School?
253 students attend Elsie C Johnson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Elsie C Johnson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elsie C Johnson Elementary School?
Elsie C Johnson Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elsie C Johnson Elementary School offer ?
Elsie C Johnson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Elsie C Johnson Elementary School part of?
Elsie C Johnson Elementary School is part of CCSD 93 School District.
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