Germantown Elementary School

401 Walnut St
Germantown, IL 62245
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 258 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Germantown Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 258 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 5% in IL
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • : Germantown Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Germantown, IL, encompassing approximately 28.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.8 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Germantown Elementary School's student population of 258 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
258 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

Germantown Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Germantown Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#129 out of 3542 schools
(Top 5%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

55-59%
27%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

65-69%
30%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

80-89%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
6%
29%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

White
93%
45%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
7%
0.13

Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
6.6%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
43%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Germantown Elementary School's ranking?
Germantown Elementary School is ranked #129 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Germantown Elementary School often compared to?
Germantown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aviston Elementary School, St. Rose Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Germantown Elementary School?
258 students attend Germantown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Germantown Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Germantown Elementary School?
Germantown Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Germantown Elementary School offer ?
Germantown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Germantown Elementary School part of?
Germantown Elementary School is part of Germantown SD 60 School District.

School Calendar

View the Germantown Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
No School - Fall Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
1:40 Dismissal for Spring Break
March 24, 2027 (Wednesday)
No School - Spring Break
March 25, 2027 (Thursday)
No School - Spring Break
March 29, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day of School (No Emergency Days Used)
May 20, 2027 (Thursday)

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 258 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • : Germantown Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Germantown, IL, encompassing approximately 28.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.8 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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