Morton Gingerwood Elementary School serves 221 students in grades 1-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 1-2
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morton Gingerwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Morton Gingerwood Elementary School's student population of 221 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
221 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Morton Gingerwood Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
5%
Hispanic
28%
27%
Black
11%
17%
White
43%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Morton Gingerwood Elementary School?
221 students attend Morton Gingerwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Morton Gingerwood Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morton Gingerwood Elementary School?
Morton Gingerwood Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Morton Gingerwood Elementary School offer ?
Morton Gingerwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2
What school district is Morton Gingerwood Elementary School part of?
Morton Gingerwood Elementary School is part of Arbor Park SD 145 School District.
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