Serving 478 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mccarty 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 is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mccarty Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mccarty Elementary School's student population of 478 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
478 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Mccarty Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mccarty Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1884 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
6%
Hispanic
25%
29%
Black
18%
16%
White
34%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mccarty Elementary School's ranking?
Mccarty Elementary School is ranked #1884 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Mccarty Elementary School often compared to?
Mccarty Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Reba O Steck Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Mccarty Elementary School?
478 students attend Mccarty Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Mccarty Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mccarty Elementary School?
Mccarty Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mccarty Elementary School offer ?
Mccarty Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mccarty Elementary School part of?
Mccarty Elementary School is part of Indian Prairie CUSD 204 School District.
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