Alot of the reviews talk about how small the classes are. I don't know what other schools are like but my son's class is 23 students to one teacher. There are no aides in the classrooms, which I don't agree with, especially at the lower grades. I didn't feel like my son really learned much last year
... Read more in his class of 26. About the discipline, I haven't seen any. My son was repeatedly bullied at the school and nothing was done about it. He would tell the teacher and they would just say ok. I finally gave him permission to defend himself and he never got in trouble for it. I whole heartedly agree about the principal/superindent. He is very condensending when speaking to parents. It is a very small group of people that make the decisions at the school and it's hard to be a new person and be accepted. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/21/09
I love that the classes in this school are small, allowing for more one-on-one time with your child. The teachers and staff for the most part are excellent. The superintendent, however, needs to go. He shows absolutely no respect for others and is very power happy. He is not warm towards the children
... Read more and treats his employees terribly. I'm a parent at this school and unfortunately have witnessed his behavior. The junior high principal, though, is great with the kids and handles discipline appropriately and does care for the children. I think the students get a great education at Rankin, which is most important, and would highly recommend Rankin. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/22/08
The teachers and staff are excellent. It is a small school so it is nice to know that teachers and staff know the children and families and can call them by name. Rankin school is highly ranked and I believe that the administration has done a good job in hiring these great teachers, making decisions,
... Read more taking action in situations or not, and creating a clean, safe and healthy school. Complaints of Rankin's discipline being strict or that there is no respect here? I want strict discipline, and I am sure running a school isn't like it was 30 years ago! It seems that there are many positive parents getting involved with different parent group activities that help the school and students at Rankin, like their new playground. If you are dedicated to your child's school career and want to get involved, this would be the school for you. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/11/08
The teachers are fantastic. Average to small class sizes, which allows for more one on one attention. The children all know each other since the school size is pretty small compared to other schools in the area. My son likes Rankin school.He loves the kids and the teachers. As a parent I appreciate
... Read more the great teachers.The principal whom is also the superintendent shows no care or respect for the teachers, parents or children at this school. All decisions are made in house. Any outside opinions will guarantee you a difficult school experience for your child. If you would like to be a room mom (someone whom helps run class parties), This would not be the school for you. I was extremely disappointed to find that the staff at rankin plans and does the parties. Discipline is extremely stict at this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/28/08
The teachers are superior. The individual attention each child receives ensures academic excellance. The children grow and mature k-8 with familiar faces who are truly interested in their success. Rankin kids get a positive elementary experience and they are prepared for high school.
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Posted by a parent on 05/15/07
The academic programs are okay, they don't have excelled programs which is a disappointment. The art, music, and sports programs are excellent if that is what appeals to you. Parent involvement is good, but one thing I did notice is that when the parents get involved, alot of times the principals disregard
... Read more the opinions of the parents and make their own decisions anyway. They 'brush' the parents off on numerous occasions. The like to keep everything 'in house'. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/14/06
Phones are always a problem, 90% when you call during school hours you get a voice mail, and I have never been called back. Teachers are GREAT, but my problems is how the school is ran is a big issue.
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* In 2007-2008 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Student enrollment:
200
Students per teacher:
20
Full-time teachers:
10
Number of classrooms:
10
Arts
Art
Special Education
Early Childhood Special Needs, Gifted Students, Speech/Language Pathologists
Music
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Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
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Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Pekin schools — Rankin Elementary School is located at 13716 S 5th St, Pekin IL 61554. 13716 S 5th St is in the 61554 ZIP code in Pekin, IL The school district for Rankin Elementary School is the Rankin Cmty School District 98. Rankin Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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