Serving 77 students in grades 3-5, Grant-white Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to 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 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30% in IL)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grant-white Elementary School's student population of 77 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
77 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Grant-white Elementary School is 0.62, 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)
(20-21)20-29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
19%
28%
Black
56%
16%
White
17%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% 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 Grant-white Elementary School?
77 students attend Grant-white Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Grant-white Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grant-white Elementary School?
Grant-white Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grant-white Elementary School offer ?
Grant-white Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Grant-white Elementary School part of?
Grant-white Elementary School is part of Forest Park SD 91 School District.
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