Clara Peterson Elem School
Paxton, IL · Paxton-Buckley-Loda CUD 10 · Grades PK - 5
1,077th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 49%▼ Declining
Clara Peterson Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Clara Peterson Elem School 1,077th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 49% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 56th in 2022 to 49th in 2025 — declining.
Clara Peterson Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Clara Peterson Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 585 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.5% | 83.8% | ▼ 5.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.2% | 9.2% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.3% | 4.8% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Black | 0.7% | 1.4% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Clara Peterson Elem School
Typical home value $157K in zip 60957 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2011
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Clara Peterson Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Ludlow Elementary SchoolLudlow CCSD 142 · 5.1 mi away
- 1Eastlawn Elem SchoolRantoul City SD 137 · 9.7 mi away2,086th of 2,105
ELA 11% - 2Northview Elem SchoolRantoul City SD 137 · 10.1 mi away1,890th of 2,105
ELA 27% · Math 10% - 2Pleasant Acres Elem SchoolRantoul City SD 137 · 10.2 mi away1,796th of 2,105
ELA 22% - 6Gifford Grade SchoolGifford CCSD 188 · 11 mi away917th of 2,105
ELA 56% · Math 39% - 1Broadmeadow Elem SchoolRantoul City SD 137 · 11 mi away2,097th of 2,105
ELA 9% - 8Cissna Park Elementary SchoolCissna Park CUSD 6 · 13.2 mi away483rd of 2,105
ELA 62% · Math 59% - 7GCMS Elementary SchoolGibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5 · 14.9 mi away805th of 2,105
ELA 62% · Math 39%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Clara Peterson Elem School in?
Clara Peterson Elem School is part of the Paxton-Buckley-Loda CUD 10 district in Paxton, Illinois.
Is Clara Peterson Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Clara Peterson Elem School 1,077th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 49% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Clara Peterson Elem School?
White 84%, Hispanic 9%, Two or more races 5%, Black 1% (585 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Clara Peterson Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60957 is $157K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.