Grove Elementary School (Closed 2012)

5251 East 1800th Ave
Montrose, IL 62445
Grove Elementary School serves 143 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
143 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(10-11)
90-94%
80%
(10-11)
80-84%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
n/a
17%
White
98%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Grove Elementary School?
143 students attend Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Grove Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grove Elementary School?
Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grove Elementary School offer ?
Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Grove Elementary School part of?
Grove Elementary School is part of Jasper County Community Unit School District 1.

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