Serving 186 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Grass Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Grass Lake Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Antioch, IL, encompassing approximately 5.5 square miles. The zone typically allows for a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 1.3 miles from the school to its edge and a maximum distance of 2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grass Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grass Lake Elementary School's student population of 186 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
186 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
To nurture and empower students to explore, achieve, and excel!
School Rankings
Grass Lake 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 Grass Lake Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#1667 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 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)
30-34%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
16%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
2%
Showing 2005–2015. Full 14-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 Grass Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Grass Lake Elementary School is ranked #1667 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Grass Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Grass Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Antioch Upper Grade School, Frederick School 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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Grass Lake Elementary School?
186 students attend Grass Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Grass Lake Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grass Lake Elementary School?
Grass Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grass Lake Elementary School offer ?
Grass Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Grass Lake Elementary School part of?
Grass Lake Elementary School is part of Grass Lake SD 36 School District.
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