Glenwood Elementary School vs. Whittier Elementary School
Should I attend Glenwood Elementary School or Whittier 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
Glenwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Whittier Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 630 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Glenwood Elementary 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 454 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Whittier Elementary 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
630 students
454 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3216 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3321 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
≤5%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
6-9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
107
70
Grade 1 Students
96
75
Grade 2 Students
99
59
Grade 3 Students
106
80
Grade 4 Students
114
81
Grade 5 Students
108
89
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
82%
84%
% Black
12%
10%
% White
2%
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
30%