Gary 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 14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
516 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Gary Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#2611 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(20-21)n/a
n/a
Asian
(20-21)1%
5%
Hispanic
(20-21)83%
27%
Black
(20-21)1%
17%
White
(20-21)13%
47%
Hawaiian
(20-21)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(20-21)2%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
57%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gary Elementary School's ranking?
Gary Elementary School is ranked #2611 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Gary Elementary School often compared to?
Gary Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian Knoll Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Gary Elementary School?
516 students attend Gary Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Gary Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Gary Elementary School offer ?
Gary Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gary Elementary School part of?
Gary Elementary School is part of West Chicago ESD 33 School District.
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