Gary Elementary School vs. Indian Knoll Elementary School
Should you attend Gary Elementary School or Indian Knoll Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Indian Knoll Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 415 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gary Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 296 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Indian Knoll Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
415 students
296 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2499 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2353 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
15-19%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
79
42
Grade 1 Students
60
58
Grade 2 Students
75
60
Grade 3 Students
72
49
Grade 4 Students
60
46
Grade 5 Students
69
41
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
82%
77%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
14%
17%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
45%
