George T Wilkins Elementary School
Tel:
(708)496-8708
- George T Wilkins Elementary School serves 576 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 18% (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 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
- George T Wilkins Elementary School's student population of 576 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 576 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- George T Wilkins Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of George T Wilkins Elementary School is 0.54, 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 | #2534 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 26% |
| Black | 24% | 17% |
| White | 62% | 49% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Indian Springs SD 109 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to George T Wilkins Elementary School is Argo Community High School (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Geo T Wilkins Junior High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Robina Lyle Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Justice Geo T Wilkins Junior High School Magnet School
Grades: 7-8 | 597 students
0.0 miles
8001 S 82nd Ave
Justice, IL 60458
(708)496-8708 0.0 7-8 597 - Justice Gladness V Player Ecc Magnet School
Grades: PK | 204 students
0.7 miles
8600 S Roberts Rd
Justice, IL 60458
(708)430-8191 0.7 PK 204 - Bridgeview Robina Lyle Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 458 students
0.8 miles
7801 W 75th St
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708)496-8722 0.8 K-6 458 - Justice Frank A Brodnicki Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 696 students
0.9 miles
8641 W 75th St
Justice, IL 60458
(708)496-8716 0.9 K-6 696 - Bridgeview Bridgeview Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 409 students
1.0 miles
7800 S Thomas Ave
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708)496-8713 1.0 K-6 409
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