Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Gresham Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 4% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gresham Elementary School serves the south part of Chicago, IL, encompassing an area of approximately 0.3 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gresham Elementary School's student population of 332 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
332 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Gresham Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gresham Elementary School is 0.13, 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
#3523 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
93%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
1%
45%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gresham Elementary School's ranking?
Gresham Elementary School is ranked #3523 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Gresham Elementary School often compared to?
Gresham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Dearborn Elementary School, Foster Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 4% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Gresham Elementary School?
332 students attend Gresham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Gresham Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gresham Elementary School?
Gresham Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gresham Elementary School offer ?
Gresham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Gresham Elementary School part of?
Gresham Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Gresham Elementary School located?
Gresham Elementary School is located in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 12 other public schools located in Auburn Gresham.
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Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
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