Serving 626 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Garcia Lorca 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 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 626 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Garcia Lorca Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garcia Lorca Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
Garcia Lorca Elementary School is ranked #2672 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Garcia Lorca Elementary School often compared to?
Garcia Lorca Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Murphy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Garcia Lorca Elementary School?
626 students attend Garcia Lorca Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Garcia Lorca Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garcia Lorca Elementary School?
Garcia Lorca Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garcia Lorca Elementary School offer ?
Garcia Lorca Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Garcia Lorca Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 626 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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