215 E 2nd St
Gilman, IL 60938
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 5%
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
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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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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5%
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Hispanic
29%
27%
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Black
2%
17%
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White
65%
47%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.50
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Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
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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?
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

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