Serving 444 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Gates 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 ≤10% (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 19:1 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).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Gates Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
John Gates Elementary School's student population of 444 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
444 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
School Rankings
John Gates Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Gates Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3114 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
28%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
96%
27%
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Black
2%
17%
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White
2%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart display the diversity score of John Gates Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of John Gates Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/23000/23465/john-gates-elementary-school-chart-3AJqWr.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
23%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Gates Elementary School's ranking?
John Gates Elementary School is ranked #3114 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are John Gates Elementary School often compared to?
John Gates Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like G N Dieterich Elementary School, W S Beaupre Elementary School, Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend John Gates Elementary School?
444 students attend John Gates Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of John Gates Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Gates Elementary School?
John Gates Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Gates Elementary School offer ?
John Gates Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is John Gates Elementary School part of?
John Gates Elementary School is part of Aurora East USD 131 School District.
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