B
Good
76/100

Illini Elem School

📚 Pre-K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 21 Circle Dr, Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Overall
B
76/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 32% · Math 22% proficient · 54th percentile in Illinois
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

76
Repit Score
out of 100
334
Students
enrolled
11.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%54/100reading 61st percentile, math 48th percentile among Illinois elementary schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 49% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +2 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (+6 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency22% (−0 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White35%25%reading -3 pts, math -11 pts42nd percentile (list)
Black10%10%reading +0 pts, math +3 pts60th percentile (list)
Low-income32%22%reading +1 pts, math -7 pts53rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 21 Circle Dr
City Fairview Heights
ZIP Code 62208
District 1717310
NCES School ID 171731002049
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 62208

Understanding the community around Illini Elem School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $75,538
Per Capita Income $37,678
Poverty Rate 6.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 29.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.1%
High School or Higher 93.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $158,300
Median Rent $1,142
Owner-Occupied 62.0%
Renter-Occupied 38.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Illini Elem School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.6%
Female 43.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 47.0%
Black 38.3%
Two or More Races 7.8%
Hispanic/Latino 5.4%
Asian 0.9%
Pacific Islander 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 334
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Illini Elem School?
Illini Elem School has a Repit School Score of 76 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Illini Elem School?
Illini Elem School has 334 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1.
What grades does Illini Elem School serve?
Illini Elem School serves grades Pre-K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Illini Elem School receive per student?
Illini Elem School receives $18,934 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Illini Elem School in 62208 ▼
Avg Home Value
$199,591
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,444
1-Year Change
+6.2%
% Renters
38.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026