Gardner Elementary School

598 N Elm St
Gardner, IL 60424
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 150 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Gardner Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 150 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Gardner Elementary School's student population of 150 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
150 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Gardner Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gardner Elementary School is 0.10, 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)
#1732 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
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30-34%
28%
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15-19%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
5%
27%
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Black
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17%
White
95%
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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0.10
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Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Gardner Elementary School's ranking?
Gardner Elementary School is ranked #1732 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Gardner Elementary School?
150 students attend Gardner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Gardner Elementary School students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gardner Elementary School?
Gardner Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gardner Elementary School offer ?
Gardner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Gardner Elementary School part of?
Gardner Elementary School is part of Gardner CCSD 72c School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
No School - Spring Break
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
No School - Spring Break
March 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
No School - Spring Break
March 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
No School - Spring Break
March 28, 2024 (Thursday)
No School - Spring Break
March 29, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 150 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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