Grant Elementary School

1300 N 34th Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 301 students in grades 1-5, Grant 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 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 301 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 15% (Top 1% in IL)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Grant Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Grant Elementary School's student population of 301 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
301 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Grant Elementary School is 0.15, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
(18-19)
15%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Grant Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
6-9%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Grant Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Grant Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Grant Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
92%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Grant Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Grant Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Grant Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Grant Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Grant Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Grant Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Grant Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
19%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Grant Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Grant Elementary School often compared to?
Grant Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kennedy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Grant Elementary School?
301 students attend Grant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Grant Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grant Elementary School?
Grant Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grant Elementary School offer ?
Grant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Grant Elementary School part of?
Grant Elementary School is part of Bellwood SD 88 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 301 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 15% (Top 1%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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