South Elementary School vs. Glacier Ridge Elementary School
Should you attend South Elementary School or Glacier Ridge 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
School
Top Rankings
South Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Glacier Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 391 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Glacier Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
391 students
399 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#762 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#609 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
16
39
Kindergarten Students
57
46
Grade 1 Students
63
49
Grade 2 Students
57
65
Grade 3 Students
61
77
Grade 4 Students
82
53
Grade 5 Students
55
70
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
9%
% Hispanic
16%
15%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
76%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
81%
100%
