Serving 223 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Woodbine 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 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
223 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)10-14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)6-9%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
98%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
13%
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 31% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% IL state average).
How many students attend Woodbine Elementary School?
223 students attend Woodbine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Woodbine Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodbine Elementary School?
Woodbine Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Woodbine Elementary School offer ?
Woodbine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Woodbine Elementary School part of?
Woodbine Elementary School is part of Cicero School District 99.
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