At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
564
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
40%-13.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level
Overview
Clara Peterson Elem School is a public primary in Paxton, Illinois. The school enrolls 564 students. It is part of the Paxton-Buckley-Loda CUD 10 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictPaxton-Buckley-Loda CUD 10
County17053
CityPaxton
ZIP60957
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170765005480
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment564
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino8.8%
Black / African American0.4%
Asian1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native82.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
Two or More Races6.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
8.8%
Black
0.4%
Asian
1.0%
Two+
6.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.