Serving 444 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Georgetown 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Georgetown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Georgetown Elementary School's student population of 444 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Georgetown Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Georgetown Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2160 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
46%
27%
Black
20%
17%
White
20%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Georgetown Elementary School's ranking?
Georgetown Elementary School is ranked #2160 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Georgetown Elementary School often compared to?
Georgetown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peter M Gombert Elementary School, Mccarty Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Georgetown Elementary School?
444 students attend Georgetown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Georgetown Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Georgetown Elementary School?
Georgetown Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Georgetown Elementary School offer ?
Georgetown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Georgetown Elementary School part of?
Georgetown Elementary School is part of Indian Prairie CUSD 204 School District.
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