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Glacier Ridge Elementary School vs. South Elementary School

Should you attend Glacier Ridge Elementary School or South Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Glacier Ridge Elementary School
1120 Village Rd
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
South Elementary School
601 Golf Rd
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Glacier Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

South Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Glacier Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 415 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
391 students
415 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Glacier Ridge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Glacier Ridge Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Glacier Ridge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Glacier Ridge Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#970 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
#975 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Glacier Ridge Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
33%
(Top 30% in IL)
30-34%
(Top 30% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Glacier Ridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 30% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 30% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Glacier Ridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 10% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Glacier Ridge Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of South Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
38
21
Kindergarten Students
60
57
Grade 1 Students
45
64
Grade 2 Students
49
63
Grade 3 Students
66
64
Grade 4 Students
74
66
Grade 5 Students
59
80

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Glacier Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Glacier Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Glacier Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
69%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Glacier Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Glacier Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.50
0.38
This chart showcases the diversity score of Glacier Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
20%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Glacier Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
76%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Glacier Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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