Spaulding Elementary School

2000 Belle Plaine Ave
Gurnee, IL 60031
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Spaulding Elementary School serves 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 476 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Spaulding Elementary School's student population of 476 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
476 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Spaulding Elementary School is 0.70, which is more 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)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
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Hispanic
45%
27%
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Black
22%
17%
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White
21%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
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Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
7%
27%
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Spaulding Elementary School often compared to?
Spaulding Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like River Trail School, Woodland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Spaulding Elementary School?
476 students attend Spaulding Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Spaulding Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spaulding Elementary School?
Spaulding Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spaulding Elementary School offer ?
Spaulding Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Spaulding Elementary School part of?
Spaulding Elementary School is part of Gurnee SD 56 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 476 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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