Serving 407 students in grades Kindergarten-5, T E Culbertson Elementary School 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
T E Culbertson Elementary School's student population of 407 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
407 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
T E Culbertson Elementary School 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 T E Culbertson Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2478 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
72%
28%
Black
16%
17%
White
6%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T E Culbertson Elementary School's ranking?
T E Culbertson Elementary School is ranked #2478 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
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 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend T E Culbertson Elementary School?
407 students attend T E Culbertson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of T E Culbertson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of T E Culbertson Elementary School?
T E Culbertson Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does T E Culbertson Elementary School offer ?
T E Culbertson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is T E Culbertson Elementary School part of?
T E Culbertson Elementary School is part of Joliet Public School District 86.
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