Gardner CCSD 72C

Gardner CCSD 72C is a small school district in Illinois that serves the community of Gardner, with Gardner Elementary School as the sole school in the district. The school educates students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade, with a total enrollment of 148 students.

Gardner Elementary School's academic performance is generally above the state averages in Illinois, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (43%) and Mathematics (31.4%) slightly higher than the state's. The school's 8th grade students excel in ELA, with 84.6% proficient or better, significantly outpacing the state average of 49.9%. However, the school struggles in 3rd grade ELA and Math, with proficiency rates below the state averages. The school's science proficiency rate of 65.4% is also higher than the state's 53.2%.

While the school's overall performance is reasonably strong, it faces some challenges, including a chronic absenteeism rate of 13.5%, which is higher than the state average. The school's free and reduced-price lunch rate of 34.46% suggests a significant portion of the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The school's higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio may be an effort to provide additional support and resources to these students. Gardner CCSD 72C is ranked 1022 out of 2,067 Illinois elementary schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating average performance compared to other schools in the state.