Below Average
#635 of 716 private schools in IL
First School
Elementary School · Mahomet, IL
A private elementary school in Mahomet, IL serving grades Pre-K – T1.
1403 E OAK ST, Mahomet, IL 61853
- 60:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IL
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
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Where First School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average455/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mahomet), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,974
Median home value
$281,500
Median rent
$1,226/mo
College educated
51.7%
Homeownership
83.8%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61853; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
First School is listed in Mahomet, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About First School
First School is a private elementary school in Mahomet, IL, serving approximately 60 students in grades Pre-K-T1 with a 60:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #635 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about First School
What grades does First School serve?
First School serves students in grades Pre-K through T1.
How many students attend First School?
First School has an enrollment of approximately 60 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First School?
The student-teacher ratio at First School is 60:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does First School rank in IL?
First School ranks #635 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is First School's MySchoolScout rating?
First School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is First School a private school?
Yes, First School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is First School a religious school?
No, First School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – T1
- Enrollment
- 60
- Gender Split
- 12% M / 88% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 60:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 250 days
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Champaign County
- Phone
- (217) 586-9990
- Area population (ZIP 61853)
- 14,645
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61853; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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