Serving 232 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, May 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
232 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
34%
28%
Black
2%
17%
White
53%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend May Elementary School?
232 students attend May Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of May Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does May Elementary School offer ?
May Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is May Elementary School part of?
May Elementary School is part of Rochelle Community Consolidated School District 231.
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