Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman

215 E 2nd St
Gilman, IL 60938
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 154 students in grades 1-3, Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 1-3
  • Enrollment: 154 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 10% in IL
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman's student population of 154 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
Total Students
154 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman ranks within the top 10% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman is 0.47, 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)
#285 out of 3426 schools
(Top 10%)
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(20-21)
60-64%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman 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 2020-21 school year data.
40-49%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
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Hispanic
29%
27%
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Black
n/a
17%
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White
67%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman 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%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman's ranking?
Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman is ranked #285 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman?
154 students attend Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman?
Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman offer ?
Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman offers enrollment in grades 1-3
What school district is Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman part of?
Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman is part of Iroquois West CUSD 10 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 1-3
  • Enrollment: 154 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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