26933 W Grande Park Blvd
Plainfield, IL 60585
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Grande Park Elementary School serves 581 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Grande Park Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (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% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 581 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in IL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 31% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Grande Park Elementary School's student population of 581 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
581 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Grande Park Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Grande Park Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
Overall Testing Rank
#1008 out of 3663 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
28%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Grande Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
10%
5%
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Hispanic
9%
27%
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Black
11%
17%
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White
67%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.
Diversity Score
0.53
This chart display the diversity score of Grande Park Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
44%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Grande Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Grande Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Grande Park Elementary School often compared to?

Grande Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freedom Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).

How many students attend Grande Park Elementary School?

581 students attend Grande Park Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

67% of Grande Park Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.

What grades does Grande Park Elementary School offer ?

Grande Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Grande Park Elementary School part of?

Grande Park Elementary School is part of Community Unit School District 308.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 581 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 31% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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