Serving 464 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Goreville Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is equal to the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 464 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Goreville Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Goreville school district, covering an area of approximately 60.7 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of about 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the zone being 6.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Goreville Elementary School's student population of 464 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
464 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Goreville Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Goreville Elementary School is 0.06, 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
#1233 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
97%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goreville Elementary School's ranking?
Goreville Elementary School is ranked #1233 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Goreville Elementary School often compared to?
Goreville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vienna Elementary School Dist 55 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Goreville Elementary School?
464 students attend Goreville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Goreville Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Goreville Elementary School?
Goreville Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Goreville Elementary School offer ?
Goreville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Goreville Elementary School part of?
Goreville Elementary School is part of Goreville Cud 1 School District.
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