Glacier Ridge Elementary School serves 400 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Glacier Ridge Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Glacier Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Glacier Ridge Elementary School's student population of 400 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
400 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Glacier Ridge Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Glacier Ridge Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#601 out of 3663 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
15%
27%
Black
6%
17%
White
70%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glacier Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Glacier Ridge Elementary School is ranked #601 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Glacier Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Glacier Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian Prairie Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Glacier Ridge Elementary School?
400 students attend Glacier Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Glacier Ridge Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glacier Ridge Elementary School?
Glacier Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Glacier Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Glacier Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Glacier Ridge Elementary School part of?
Glacier Ridge Elementary School is part of Crystal Lake CCSD 47 School District.
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