Serving 77 students in grades 3-5, Grant-white Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Grant-white Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
77 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1104 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
19%
27%
Black
56%
17%
White
17%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grant-white Elementary School's ranking?
Grant-white Elementary School is ranked #1104 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Grant-white Elementary School?
77 students attend Grant-white Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Grant-white Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grant-white Elementary School?
Grant-white Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grant-white Elementary School offer ?
Grant-white Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Grant-white Elementary School part of?
Grant-white Elementary School is part of Forest Park SD 91 School District.
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