Serving 120 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Waterman Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
120 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)25-29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)55-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
7%
28%
Black
2%
17%
White
87%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% IL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Waterman Elementary School?
120 students attend Waterman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Waterman Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waterman Elementary School?
Waterman Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Waterman Elementary School offer ?
Waterman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Waterman Elementary School part of?
Waterman Elementary School is part of Indian Creek Community Unit School District 425.
