Gordon Bush Elementary School
Tel:
(618)646-3930
- Gordon Bush Elementary School serves 383 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 10-14% (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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Gordon Bush 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 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Gordon Bush Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Gordon Bush Elementary School's student population of 383 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 383 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Gordon Bush Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,679 schools in Illinois (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Gordon Bush Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #3181 out of 3679 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Hispanic | n/a | 26% |
| Black | 100% | 17% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.67 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | East St Louis 189 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school, and elementary school to Gordon Bush Elementary School is Wyvetter Younge Altrntv Center (1.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- East Saint Louis Wyvetter Younge Altrntv Center Grades: 6-12 | 115 students
1.1 miles
3939 Caseyville Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618)646-3760 1.1 6-12 115 - East Saint Louis Vivian Adams Early Child Center Grades: PK | 397 students
1.2 miles
501 Kate Dunham Pl
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618)646-3290 1.2 PK 397 - East Saint Louis Annette Officer Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 444 students
1.3 miles
558 N 27th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618)646-3970 1.3 K-4 444 - East Saint Louis East Street Louis-lincoln Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 646 students
1.7 miles
12 S 10th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618)646-3770 1.7 5-8 646 - East Saint Louis James Avant Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 494 students
2.0 miles
1915 N 55th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618)646-3870 2.0 K-4 494
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