Greenwood Elementary School

16800 Greenwood Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 342 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Greenwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 342 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤20% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Greenwood Elementary School's student population of 342 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
342 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Greenwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greenwood Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#2051 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
28%
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≤20%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Greenwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
9%
27%
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Black
91%
17%
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White
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47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
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Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Greenwood Elementary School's ranking?
Greenwood Elementary School is ranked #2051 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Greenwood Elementary School?
342 students attend Greenwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Greenwood Elementary School students are Black, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenwood Elementary School?
Greenwood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Greenwood Elementary School offer ?
Greenwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Greenwood Elementary School part of?
Greenwood Elementary School is part of South Holland SD 150 School District.

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Spring Break - Non Attendance Days
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 31, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 342 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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