South Elementary School vs. Glacier Ridge Elementary School
Should you attend South Elementary School or Glacier Ridge 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
School
Top Rankings
South Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Glacier Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 390 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Glacier Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 33% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
390 students
360 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
36 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#975 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#970 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
21
27
Kindergarten Students
53
46
Grade 1 Students
61
56
Grade 2 Students
62
43
Grade 3 Students
64
46
Grade 4 Students
63
67
Grade 5 Students
66
75
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
15%
13%
% Black
n/a
4%
% White
80%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
81%
100%