Serving 437 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Harriet Gifford 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 4% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 437 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 4% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Harriet Gifford 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 Harriet Gifford Elementary School is 0.47, 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 is Harriet Gifford Elementary School's ranking?
Harriet Gifford Elementary School is ranked #3357 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 4% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Harriet Gifford Elementary School?
437 students attend Harriet Gifford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Harriet Gifford Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harriet Gifford Elementary School?
Harriet Gifford Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Harriet Gifford Elementary School offer ?
Harriet Gifford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Harriet Gifford Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 437 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 4% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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