Parrish Elementary School vs. Giant City Elementary School
Should you attend Parrish Elementary School or Giant City Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
Parrish Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Giant City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Parrish Elementary School serves 495 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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 54% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-1
PK-8
Total Students
495 students
239 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#405 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
35-39%
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
55-59%
n/a
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
70-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
118
29
Kindergarten Students
169
19
Grade 1 Students
208
24
Grade 2 Students
-
24
Grade 3 Students
-
22
Grade 4 Students
-
17
Grade 5 Students
-
21
Grade 6 Students
-
23
Grade 7 Students
-
32
Grade 8 Students
-
28
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
4%
% Black
55%
6%
% White
24%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.37
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
4%
