Gary Elementary School
Tel:
(630)293-6010
- Gary Elementary School serves 566 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
- Gary Elementary School's student population of 566 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 566 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Gary Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Gary Elementary School is 0.26, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2818 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 85% | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 14% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | West Chicago ESD 33 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Leman Middle School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Leman Middle School (0.2 miles away)
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Grades: PK | 149 students
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West Chicago, IL 60185
(630)293-6000 0.2 PK 149 - West Chicago Leman Middle School Magnet School
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0.2 miles
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West Chicago, IL 60185
(630)293-6060 0.2 6-8 1340 - West Chicago Educare Of West Dupage Magnet School
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West Chicago, IL 60185
(630)957-5500 0.4 PK 88 - West Chicago Community High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 2035 students
0.6 miles
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West Chicago, IL 60185
(630)876-6200 0.6 9-12 2035 - West Chicago Pioneer Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 429 students
0.7 miles
615 Kenwood Ave
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630)293-6040 0.7 K-5 429
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