Grant Primary serves 48 students in grades Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- 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 48 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
48 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Grant Primary is 0.08, 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
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
96%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Grant Primary?
48 students attend Grant Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Grant Primary students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grant Primary?
Grant Primary has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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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