Serving 452 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Glen Flora 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 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Glen Flora Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Glen Flora Elementary School's student population of 452 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
452 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Glen Flora 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 Glen Flora Elementary School is 0.39, which is less 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
#2933 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
77%
27%
Black
15%
17%
White
4%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glen Flora Elementary School's ranking?
Glen Flora Elementary School is ranked #2933 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Glen Flora Elementary School often compared to?
Glen Flora Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Elementary School, Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Glen Flora Elementary School?
452 students attend Glen Flora Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Glen Flora Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glen Flora Elementary School?
Glen Flora Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Glen Flora Elementary School offer ?
Glen Flora Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Glen Flora Elementary School part of?
Glen Flora Elementary School is part of Waukegan CUSD 60 School District.
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