Childs Elementary School vs. Gordon School
Should you attend Childs Elementary School or Gordon 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
School
Top Rankings
Childs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Gordon School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 130 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Childs 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Serving 288 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Gordon 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-3
K-3
Total Students
130 students
288 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2741 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1843 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
26
38
Grade 1 Students
31
79
Grade 2 Students
36
83
Grade 3 Students
37
88
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
28%
80%
% Black
65%
16%
% White
n/a
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
