Grundy Elementary School serves 442 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Grundy Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 442 students
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grundy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Grundy Elementary School's student population of 442 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
442 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grundy Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Grundy Elementary School is 0.21, 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
#206 out of 3663 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
2%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
89%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grundy Elementary School's ranking?
Grundy Elementary School is ranked #206 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Grundy Elementary School?
442 students attend Grundy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Grundy Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Grundy Elementary School offer ?
Grundy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Grundy Elementary School part of?
Grundy Elementary School is part of Morton Community Unit School District 709.
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