Serving 342 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Greenwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Greenwood Elementary School's student population of 342 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
342 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Greenwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greenwood Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#2051 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
9%
27%
Black
91%
17%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Greenwood Elementary School's ranking?
Greenwood Elementary School is ranked #2051 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Greenwood Elementary School?
342 students attend Greenwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Greenwood Elementary School students are Black, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenwood Elementary School?
Greenwood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Greenwood Elementary School offer ?
Greenwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Greenwood Elementary School part of?
Greenwood Elementary School is part of South Holland SD 150 School District.
School Calendar
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Last Day of School
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
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