Clara Peterson Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Paxton, Illinois 60957 · Paxton-Buckley-Loda CUD 10
#233 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#9562 of 50,301 nationally
About Clara Peterson Elem School
Clara Peterson Elem School is a public elementary located in Paxton, in the Paxton-Buckley-Loda CUD 10 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 564 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 72.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 233rd of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (73th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 564.
There are 3 schools in Paxton; Clara Peterson Elem School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)39.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Clara Peterson Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Clara Peterson Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School
Paxton · Public high · Grades 9–12
378 students · 1.7 km away
Paxton-Buckley-Loda Jr High Sch
Paxton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
288 students · 1.8 km away
Ludlow Elementary School
Ludlow · Public elementary · Grades K–8
52 students · 8.3 km away
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Sullivan Elem School
Sullivan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clara Peterson Elem School a good school?
Clara Peterson Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 72.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #233 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Clara Peterson Elem School rank in Illinois?
Clara Peterson Elem School ranks #233 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #9562 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Clara Peterson Elem School?
Clara Peterson Elem School had 564 students in 2025.
Is Clara Peterson Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Clara Peterson Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Clara Peterson Elem School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Clara Peterson Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.