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Charter Oak Primary School vs. Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Charter Oak Primary School
5221 W Timberedge Dr
Peoria, IL 61615
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School
1709 S 9th St
Mattoon, IL 61938
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 342 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Charter Oak Primary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 716 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School ranks in the top 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 is 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-4
K-5
Total Students
342 students
716 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Charter Oak Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Charter Oak Primary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Charter Oak Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Charter Oak Primary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Peoria School District 150 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mattoon Community Unit School District 2 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1645 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
#1642 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Charter Oak Primary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Top 50% in IL)
18%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charter Oak Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Peoria School District 150 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mattoon Community Unit School District 2 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
32%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charter Oak Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Peoria School District 150 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mattoon Community Unit School District 2 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
55-59%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Charter Oak Primary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
69
118
Grade 1 Students
63
113
Grade 2 Students
71
142
Grade 3 Students
74
116
Grade 4 Students
64
116
Grade 5 Students
1
110
Grade 7 Students
-
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Charter Oak Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Peoria School District 150 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mattoon Community Unit School District 2 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Charter Oak Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Peoria School District 150 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mattoon Community Unit School District 2 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
49%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Charter Oak Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Peoria School District 150 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mattoon Community Unit School District 2 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
26%
76%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Charter Oak Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Peoria School District 150 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mattoon Community Unit School District 2 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Charter Oak Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Peoria School District 150 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mattoon Community Unit School District 2 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.67
0.41
This chart showcases the diversity score of Charter Oak Primary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Peoria School District 150 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mattoon Community Unit School District 2 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
58%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Charter Oak Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Peoria School District 150 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mattoon Community Unit School District 2 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
(12-13 School Year Data)
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Charter Oak Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Peoria School District 150 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mattoon Community Unit School District 2 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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