Pioneer Grove Educational Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students (19-20)
51 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)8%
26%
Black
(19-20)4%
17%
White
(19-20)86%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
18%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
4%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Grove Educational Center?
51 students attend Pioneer Grove Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Pioneer Grove Educational Center students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Pioneer Grove Educational Center offer ?
Pioneer Grove Educational Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Pioneer Grove Educational Center part of?
Pioneer Grove Educational Center is part of Lincoln-Way Area Special Education Ja School District.
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