Gary Elementary School
Gary Elementary School serves 564 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Gary Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Gary Elementary School's student population of 564 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 564 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
Gary Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Gary Elementary School is 0.29, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2727 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 83% | 26% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 15% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 1% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | West Chicago ESD 33 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Gary Elementary School is Community High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Leman Middle School (0.2 miles away)
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- West Chicago Early Learning Center Grades: PK | 125 students
0.2 miles
300 E Forest Ave
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6000 0.2 PK 125 - West Chicago Leman Middle School Math: 13% | Reading: 20%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,341 student10
0.2 miles
238 E Hazel St
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6060 0.2 6-8 1,341 - West Chicago Educare Of West Dupage Grades: PK | 92 students
0.4 miles
851 Pearl Rd
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 957-5500 0.4 PK 92 - West Chicago Community High School Math: 27% | Reading: 27%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,051 students10
0.6 miles
326 Joliet St
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 876-6200 0.6 9-12 2,051 - West Chicago Pioneer Elementary School Math: 12% | Reading: 8%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 398 students10
0.7 miles
615 Kenwood Ave
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6040 0.7 K-5 398
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