Grant Primary serves 66 students in grades Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 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: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grant Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grant Primary's student population of 66 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
66 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Grant Primary is 0.11, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
94%
27%
Black
5%
17%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
17%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Grant Primary?
66 students attend Grant Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Grant Primary students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grant Primary?
Grant Primary has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grant Primary offer ?
Grant Primary offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Grant Primary part of?
Grant Primary is part of Bellwood SD 88 School District.
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