Elm Elementary School vs. Gower West Elementary School
Should I attend Elm Elementary School or Gower West Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Elm Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
Gower West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 317 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Elm Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 541 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Gower West Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-4
Total Students
317 students
541 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#20 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#39 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
56
Kindergarten Students
28
114
Grade 1 Students
56
86
Grade 2 Students
54
91
Grade 3 Students
55
112
Grade 4 Students
66
82
Grade 5 Students
58
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
34%
14%
% Hispanic
8%
15%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
45%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
9%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%