Serving 154 students in grades 1-3, Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 1-3
Enrollment: 154 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman ranks within the top 10% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman 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 Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman's ranking?
Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman is ranked #285 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman?
154 students attend Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman?
Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman offer ?
Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman offers enrollment in grades 1-3
What school district is Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 1-3
Enrollment: 154 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
