Serving 372 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Catlin 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 was 24% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 38% (which was equal to the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
372 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)38%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
n/a
17%
White
97%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Catlin CUSD 5 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% IL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Catlin Elementary School?
372 students attend Catlin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Catlin Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Catlin Elementary School?
Catlin Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Catlin Elementary School offer ?
Catlin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Catlin Elementary School part of?
Catlin Elementary School is part of Catlin CUSD 5 School District.
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