George T Wilkins Elementary School serves 396 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
George T Wilkins 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
George T Wilkins Elementary School's student population of 396 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
George T Wilkins Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of George T Wilkins Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2525 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
17%
27%
Black
24%
17%
White
56%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
37%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George T Wilkins Elementary School's ranking?
George T Wilkins Elementary School is ranked #2525 out of 3,663 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend George T Wilkins Elementary School?
396 students attend George T Wilkins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of George T Wilkins Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does George T Wilkins Elementary School offer ?
George T Wilkins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is George T Wilkins Elementary School part of?
George T Wilkins Elementary School is part of Indian Springs School District 109.
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