Serving 309 students in grades 1-5, Grant 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 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 309 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grant Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grant Elementary School's student population of 309 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
309 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Grant Elementary School is 0.17, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
91%
28%
Black
5%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
19%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Grant Elementary School often compared to?
Grant Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kennedy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Grant Elementary School?
309 students attend Grant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Grant Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grant Elementary School?
Grant Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grant Elementary School offer ?
Grant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Grant Elementary School part of?
Grant Elementary School is part of Bellwood SD 88 School District.
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