Serving 523 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grove Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 523 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grove Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grove Avenue Elementary School's student population of 523 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
523 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grove Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grove Avenue Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#119 out of 3426 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)51%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
28%
6%
Hispanic
14%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
54%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grove Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Grove Avenue Elementary School is ranked #119 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Grove Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Grove Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barbara B Rose Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Grove Avenue Elementary School?
523 students attend Grove Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Grove Avenue Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grove Avenue Elementary School?
Grove Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grove Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Grove Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Grove Avenue Elementary School part of?
Grove Avenue Elementary School is part of Barrington CUSD 220 School District.
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