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Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman

215 E 2nd St
Gilman, IL 60938

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Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman serves 170 students in grades 1-3.

Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman placed in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (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 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.

Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 1-3
Enrollment: 170 students
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman's student population of 170 students has declined by 5% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 1-3

Total Students

170 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman is ranked within the top 5% 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 Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman is 0.50, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (IL)

Overall Testing Rank

#82 out of 3663 schools
(Top 5%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

60-64%

28%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

60-64%

32%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

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15:1

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American Indian

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Asian

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Hispanic

29%

27%

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Black

17%

White

65%

47%

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Hawaiian

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Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.50

0.68

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Eligible for Free Lunch

54%

44%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

12%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Iroquois West Community Unit School District 10

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman's ranking?

Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).

How many students attend Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman?

170 students attend Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

65% of Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.

What grades does Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman offer ?

Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman offers enrollment in grades 1-3

What school district is Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman part of?

Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman is part of Iroquois West Community Unit School District 10.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 1-3
Enrollment: 170 students
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education