Serving 239 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Giant City Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 239 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Giant City Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Giant City Elementary School is 0.37, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Giant City Elementary School?
239 students attend Giant City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Giant City Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Giant City Elementary School?
Giant City Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Giant City Elementary School offer ?
Giant City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Giant City Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 239 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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