Peterson Elementary School vs. Chappell Elementary School
Should you attend Peterson Elementary School or Chappell Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Peterson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Chappell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 913 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Peterson 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 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 598 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Chappell Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
913 students
598 students
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
44 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1942 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1231 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
58
56
Kindergarten Students
77
61
Grade 1 Students
102
57
Grade 2 Students
91
57
Grade 3 Students
91
57
Grade 4 Students
97
60
Grade 5 Students
107
70
Grade 6 Students
110
58
Grade 7 Students
92
60
Grade 8 Students
88
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
27%
4%
% Hispanic
37%
34%
% Black
6%
5%
% White
25%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
8%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
71%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%