Serving 535 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Colonel George Iles 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 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dewey Elementary School serves the west part of Quincy, IL, covering an attendance zone of approximately 1.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Colonel George Iles Elementary School's student population of 535 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
535 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Colonel George Iles Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colonel George Iles Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1795 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
5%
29%
Black
9%
16%
White
66%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.2%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colonel George Iles Elementary School's ranking?
Colonel George Iles Elementary School is ranked #1795 out of 3,542 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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Colonel George Iles Elementary School?
535 students attend Colonel George Iles Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Colonel George Iles Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colonel George Iles Elementary School?
Colonel George Iles Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Colonel George Iles Elementary School offer ?
Colonel George Iles Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Colonel George Iles Elementary School part of?
Colonel George Iles Elementary School is part of Quincy SD 172 School District.
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