The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 74%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
118 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)70-79%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)70-79%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(09-10)4%
22%
Black
(09-10)n/a
20%
White
(09-10)96%
53%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
41%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
7%
6%
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?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% IL state average).
How many students attend Witt Elementary School?
118 students attend Witt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Witt Elementary School students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Witt Elementary School offer ?
Witt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Witt Elementary School part of?
Witt Elementary School is part of Hillsboro Community Unit School District 3.
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