Grant Elementary School

1300 N 34th Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 314 students in grades 1-5, Grant Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 15% (Top 1% in IL)
  • : 23% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Grant Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Grant Elementary School's student population of 314 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
314 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Grant Elementary School is 0.15, 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
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State Level (IL)
(18-19)
15%
33%
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(18-19)
23%
38%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
92%
27%
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Black
6%
17%
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White
2%
47%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
19%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Grant Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Grant Elementary School?
314 students attend Grant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Grant Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grant Elementary School?
Grant Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grant Elementary School offer ?
Grant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Grant Elementary School part of?
Grant Elementary School is part of Bellwood SD 88 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 15% (Top 1%)
  • : 23% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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