About This School
Gary Elementary School is located in West Chicago, IL and is one of 6 elementary schools in West Chicago Esd 33. It is a magnet school that serves 563 students in grades K-6.
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Gary Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Illinois in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Gary Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Gary Elementary School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Gary Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Gary Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Illinois in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Gary Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Gary Elementary School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Gary Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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West Chicago ESD 33 District Spending
$9,718Per Pupil
The West Chicago ESD 33 spends $9,718 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 65% on instruction, 33% on support services, 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about West Chicago ESD 33 District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Illinois, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 PSAE Results and ISAT Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Elementary School 0.7 miles |  |
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| St Mary Elementary School 1 miles | n/a | |
| Currier Elementary School 1.4 miles |  |
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| Indian Knoll Elementary School 1.6 miles | |
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| Turner Elementary School 1.8 miles |  |
Data Sources: IL Dept. of Education, NCES, MDR.
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School Facts
- Magnet School
- Grades K-6
- West Chicago ESD 33
Did not make AYP
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Contact
Gary Elementary School130 East Forest Ave
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6010
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Test Scores
About the ISAT
What is it?
The ISAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 4 and 7 in science.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of four levels: academic warning, below standards, meets standards and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
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TestRating
3 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Illinois, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 PSAE Results and ISAT Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 563
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Gary Elementary School had 67% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Illinois had 39% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Hispanic
88%
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17:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Gary Elementary School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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