Serving 579 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grande Park Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 31% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- 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 579 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
579 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grande Park Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grande Park Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#1008 out of 3663 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
10%
27%
Black
12%
17%
White
65%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Grande Park Elementary School's ranking?
Grande Park Elementary School is ranked #1008 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
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?
579 students attend Grande Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Grande Park Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grande Park Elementary School?
Grande Park Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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 CUSD 308 School District.
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