Serving 387 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, George W Lieb Elementary School ranks in the top 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher 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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George W Lieb Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
George W Lieb Elementary School's student population of 387 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
387 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
George W Lieb Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George W Lieb Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1607 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
34%
28%
Black
3%
16%
White
56%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George W Lieb Elementary School's ranking?
George W Lieb Elementary School is ranked #1607 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are George W Lieb Elementary School often compared to?
George W Lieb Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sward Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend George W Lieb Elementary School?
387 students attend George W Lieb Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of George W Lieb Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George W Lieb Elementary School?
George W Lieb Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does George W Lieb Elementary School offer ?
George W Lieb Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is George W Lieb Elementary School part of?
George W Lieb Elementary School is part of Ridgeland SD 122 School District.
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