Serving 312 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Gordon School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gordon School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Posen, IL, covering an area of approximately 3.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, and the furthest boundary being 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gordon School's student population of 312 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
312 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
'Tomorrow's Leaders... Today!'
School Rankings
Gordon School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gordon School is 0.36, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1843 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
78%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Gordon School's ranking?
Gordon School is ranked #1843 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Gordon School often compared to?
Gordon Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Childs Elementary School, Cics - Prairie Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Gordon School?
312 students attend Gordon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Gordon School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gordon School?
Gordon School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gordon School offer ?
Gordon School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Gordon School part of?
Gordon School is part of Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5 School District.
School Calendar
View the Gordon School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Spring Break Begins
March 29, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 27, 2027 (Thursday)
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