Serving 80 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Gridley Grade School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
80 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-59%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
94%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Gridley Grade School?
80 students attend Gridley Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Gridley Grade School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gridley Grade School?
Gridley Grade School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gridley Grade School offer ?
Gridley Grade School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Gridley Grade School part of?
Gridley Grade School is part of El Paso-Gridley Community Unit School District 11.
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