Serving 567 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 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 567 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- 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
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Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center's student population of 567 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
567 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Challenging all students to seek a brighter future.
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 0.67, 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
#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
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
7%
28%
Black
27%
17%
White
48%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
32%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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?
567 students attend Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center students are White, 27% of students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, 7% 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 13:1, which is equal to 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 School District 80.
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