Spaulding Elementary School serves 482 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 482 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spaulding Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Spaulding Elementary School's student population of 482 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
482 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Spaulding Elementary School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
46%
27%
Black
23%
17%
White
20%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
7%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Spaulding Elementary School often compared to?
Spaulding Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like River Trail School, Woodland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Spaulding Elementary School?
482 students attend Spaulding Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Spaulding Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spaulding Elementary School?
Spaulding Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spaulding Elementary School offer ?
Spaulding Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Spaulding Elementary School part of?
Spaulding Elementary School is part of Gurnee SD 56 School District.
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