Serving 508 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Colonel George Iles Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 23% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 22% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 29% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
508 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1795 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
28%
Black
8%
17%
White
71%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colonel George Iles Elementary School's ranking?
Colonel George Iles Elementary School is ranked #1795 out of 3,542 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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Colonel George Iles Elementary School?
508 students attend Colonel George Iles Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Colonel George Iles Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colonel George Iles Elementary School?
Colonel George Iles Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Colonel George Iles Elementary School offer ?
Colonel George Iles Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Colonel George Iles Elementary School part of?
Colonel George Iles Elementary School is part of Quincy School District 172.
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