Proegler School serves 463 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 39:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 463 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 39:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Proegler School's student population of 463 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
463 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1920
School Calendar
School Motto
ONE Community, ONE District, ONE Vision, for All Children
School Rankings
The diversity score of Proegler School is 0.63, 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
39:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
32%
28%
Black
51%
16%
White
11%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
42%
27%
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 Proegler School?
463 students attend Proegler School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Proegler School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Proegler School?
Proegler School has a student ration of 39:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Proegler School offer ?
Proegler School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Proegler School part of?
Proegler School is part of Kankakee SD 111 School District.
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