Serving 110 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, A R Graiff 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
110 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-79%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-59%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
93%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% IL state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% IL state average).
How many students attend A R Graiff Elementary School?
110 students attend A R Graiff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of A R Graiff Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A R Graiff Elementary School?
A R Graiff Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does A R Graiff Elementary School offer ?
A R Graiff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is A R Graiff Elementary School part of?
A R Graiff Elementary School is part of Staunton Community Unit School District 6.
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