Serving 510 students in grades Kindergarten-4, King School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: King School serves the southeast part of Galesburg, IL, covering an area of approximately 20.3 square miles, with most students living within a 5 to 10-minute drive and an average distance of 3.3 miles to the school from the edge of the zone, extending up to 6.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
King School's student population of 510 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
510 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
King School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of King School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2471 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
12%
29%
Black
21%
16%
White
47%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.4%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is King School's ranking?
King School is ranked #2471 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend King School?
510 students attend King School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of King School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 20% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of King School?
King School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does King School offer ?
King School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is King School part of?
King School is part of Galesburg CUSD 205 School District.
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