Medinah Primary School serves 257 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Medinah Primary School's student population of 257 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 20, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026
School Motto
Sharing responsibility with families and community, we will develop lifelong learners by providing a high quality education for every student, every day.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Medinah Primary School is 0.55, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
29%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
61%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Medinah Primary School?
257 students attend Medinah Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Medinah Primary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Medinah Primary School?
Medinah Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Medinah Primary School offer ?
Medinah Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Medinah Primary School part of?
Medinah Primary School is part of Medinah SD 11 School District.
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