Pioneer Elementary School vs. Independence Elementary School
Should you attend Pioneer Elementary School or Independence 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
Pioneer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 561 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pioneer 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 is 29% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 617 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Independence 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 is 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
561 students
617 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
48 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1506 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1585 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
28%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
101
98
Grade 1 Students
93
93
Grade 2 Students
89
100
Grade 3 Students
93
109
Grade 4 Students
102
113
Grade 5 Students
83
104
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
17%
5%
% Hispanic
26%
60%
% Black
27%
22%
% White
23%
9%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.78
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
13%