Greenwood Elementary School
Tel:
(708)339-4433
- Greenwood Elementary School serves 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
School Overview
- Greenwood Elementary School's student population of 396 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 396 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Greenwood Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Greenwood Elementary School is 0.22, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1284 out of 3,544 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 26% |
| Black | 88% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 49% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | South Holland SD 150 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Greenwood Elementary School is Outlook Academy (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mckinley Junior High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mckinley Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- South Holland Mckinley Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: 4-5 | 220 students
0.4 miles
850 E 170th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(708)339-4240 0.4 4-5 220 - South Holland Mckinley Junior High School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 307 students
0.4 miles
16949 Cottage Gr
South Holland, IL 60473
(708)339-4240 0.4 6-8 307 - South Holland Macarthur/echo Elementary School Special Education School
Magnet School
130 students
0.5 miles
640 E 168th Pl
South Holland, IL 60473
(708)333-7812 0.5 n/a 130 - South Holland Outlook Academy Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 149 students
0.8 miles
465 E 170th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(312)752-0367 0.8 9-12 149 - South Holland Thornwood High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1796 students
0.9 miles
17101 S Park Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708)225-4701 0.9 9-12 1796
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