Gilles-sweet Elementary School

4320 West 220 Street
Cleveland, OH 44126
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 527 students in grades 1-5, Gilles-sweet Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 527 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 30% in OH
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • : 78% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gilles-sweet Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

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School Overview

Gilles-sweet Elementary School's student population of 527 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
527 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Gilles-sweet Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gilles-sweet Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#650 out of 3241 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Gilles-sweet Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
68%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gilles-sweet Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
78%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gilles-sweet Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Gilles-sweet Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Gilles-sweet Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Gilles-sweet Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
87%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Gilles-sweet Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Gilles-sweet Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Gilles-sweet Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Gilles-sweet Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gilles-sweet Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gilles-sweet Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gilles-sweet Elementary School's ranking?
Gilles-sweet Elementary School is ranked #650 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Gilles-sweet Elementary School often compared to?
Gilles-sweet Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Green Valley Elementary School, Independence Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Gilles-sweet Elementary School?
527 students attend Gilles-sweet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Gilles-sweet Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gilles-sweet Elementary School?
Gilles-sweet Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gilles-sweet Elementary School offer ?
Gilles-sweet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Gilles-sweet Elementary School part of?
Gilles-sweet Elementary School is part of Fairview Park City School District.

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3   8/1/2022
This is beautiful school hallways are awesome and the teachers are so kind.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 527 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • : 78% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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