Turner Elementary School serves 145 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Turner Elementary School's student population of 145 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 18, 2025
School Motto
Tomorrow's Leaders... Today!
School Rankings
The diversity score of Turner Elementary School is 0.50, 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
21:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
64%
28%
Black
31%
16%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
32%
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 Turner Elementary School?
145 students attend Turner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Turner Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Turner Elementary School?
Turner Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Turner Elementary School offer ?
Turner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Turner Elementary School part of?
Turner Elementary School is part of Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5 School District.
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