Divernon Elementary School serves 63 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was equal to the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
63 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥80%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥80%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
92%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Divernon C U School District 13
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?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% IL state average).
How many students attend Divernon Elementary School?
63 students attend Divernon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Divernon Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Divernon Elementary School?
Divernon Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Divernon Elementary School offer ?
Divernon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Divernon Elementary School part of?
Divernon Elementary School is part of Divernon C U School District 13.
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