Is Gilberts Elementary School a good school?

Gilberts Elementary School ranks 653 rd of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Gilberts Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 707 students attended Gilberts Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Gilberts Elementary School?

Students at Gilberts Elementary School are 63% White, 23% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Gilberts Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Gilberts Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Dundee Middle School High : Hampshire High School

Gilberts Elementary School

Summary:

Gilberts Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 707 students in grades PK-5 in Gilberts, Illinois. The school is part of the Community Unit School District 300 (CUSD 300), which is ranked 411 out of 813 school districts in Illinois and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Gilberts Elementary has consistently earned a 3-4 star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years.

Gilberts Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, outpacing both the CUSD 300 district and the state of Illinois in the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) exams. In the 2023-2024 school year, 39.2% of Gilberts students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 37.6% for CUSD 300 and 41.2% for Illinois. In Mathematics, 37.1% of Gilberts students were proficient or better, compared to 28.5% for CUSD 300 and 28.4% for Illinois. The school also performs particularly well for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students, who ranked 363 out of 959 Illinois elementary schools in 2023-2024.

Additionally, Gilberts Elementary School has maintained relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 6.7% in 2020-2021 to 11.9% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the state average. The school also has a higher per-student spending level compared to the state average, ranging from $10,733 in 2019-2020 to $12,951 in 2022-2023, suggesting that the school is able to allocate resources effectively to support student learning. When compared to nearby schools within CUSD 300, such as Kenneth E Neubert Elementary School and Sleepy Hollow Elementary School, Gilberts Elementary generally outperforms them in terms of test scores and student group performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

729 Paper Bark Ln
Gilberts, IL 60136-9706

(224) 484-5900

District: Cusd 300

SchoolDigger Rank:
653^rd of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,491

Students who attend Gilberts Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Dundee Middle School
High:	Hampshire High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Number of students: 707

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.9%

Hispanic:

22.8%

Asian:

8.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gilberts Elementary School ranks better than 68.4% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 8^th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Cusd 300 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.72. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gilberts Elementary School is $14,491. 11 elementary schools in the Cusd 300 School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gilberts Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gilberts Elementary School 653^rd of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Gilberts Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Cusd 300:

SchoolDigger ranks Cusd 300 411^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Gilberts Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2009	75.76	532^nd	2120	74.9%
2010	68.81	784^th	2139	63.3%
2011	70.12	734^th	2147	65.8%
2012	68.27	798^th	2166	63.2%
2013	64.26	822^nd	2167	62.1%
2014	60.70	859^th	2093	59.0%
2015	75.40	426^th	2052	79.2%
2016	55.87	830^th	2046	59.4%
2017	66.07	634^th	2044	69.0%
2018	72.78	509^th	2037	75.0%
2019	67.97	608^th	2086	70.9%
2021	67.31	546^th	1948	72.0%
2022	77.33	430^th	2082	79.3%
2023	74.96	465^th	2077	77.6%
2024	64.72	653^rd	2067	68.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Gilberts Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	68.85	121^st	718	83.1%
2019	48.69	306^th	743	58.8%
2022	25.07	704^th	768	8.3%
2023	40.01	448^th	788	43.1%
2024	46.35	361^st	826	56.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Gilberts Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	80.42	70^th	763	90.8%
2019	63.81	292^nd	1194	75.5%
2021	48.52	275^th	640	57.0%
2022	44.75	485^th	1113	56.4%
2023	53.57	412^th	1156	64.4%
2024	45.00	552^nd	1195	53.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gilberts Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	73.84	265^th	1765	85.0%
2019	72.55	302^nd	1816	83.4%
2021	94.49	22^nd	1514	98.5%
2022	70.72	320^th	1763	81.8%
2023	74.40	279^th	1808	84.6%
2024	64.53	459^th	1793	74.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Gilberts Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	74.65	439^th	1964	77.6%
2019	72.33	493^rd	2019	75.6%
2021	59.71	580^th	1680	65.5%
2022	77.97	373^rd	1970	81.1%
2023	68.90	527^th	1957	73.1%
2024	64.18	598^th	1942	69.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Gilberts Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.44	288^th	907	68.2%
2024	49.47	343^rd	886	61.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Gilberts Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	70.30	506^th	1972	74.3%
2019	62.48	672^nd	2019	66.7%
2021	66.67	461^st	1707	73.0%
2022	74.18	441^st	1977	77.7%
2023	75.25	419^th	1984	78.9%
2024	63.21	618^th	1959	68.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at Gilberts Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	45.57	147^th	242	39.3%
2019	42.63	161^st	243	33.7%
2022	39.58	155^th	226	31.4%
2023	60.65	90^th	237	62.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gilberts Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	74.37	152^nd	938	83.8%
2019	62.53	254^th	955	73.4%
2021	69.90	116^th	742	84.4%
2022	78.47	131^st	954	86.3%
2023	74.98	137^th	970	85.9%
2024	52.18	363^rd	959	62.1%

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Rank History for White students at Gilberts Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	56.75	598^th	1463	59.1%
2019	55.02	640^th	1462	56.2%
2021	49.99	608^th	1308	53.5%
2022	62.47	477^th	1425	66.5%
2023	56.53	579^th	1419	59.2%
2024	49.87	689^th	1392	50.5%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, July 13, 2010

The teachers are amazing! They go above and beyond for their students. The ensure that students receive interventions to support and enrich their education. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Gilberts Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	397	7	80	76	2	n/a	n/a	14	576
2009	514	8	91	81	2	n/a	n/a	33	729
2010	510	7	94	87	0	n/a	n/a	43	741
2011	549	10	84	114	1	2	30	0	790
2012	586	8	83	125	1	2	29	0	834
2013	587	9	89	133	0	2	29	0	849
2014	474	12	68	115	1	3	24	0	697
2015	455	13	81	123	1	2	27	0	702
2016	486	16	66	119	0	1	26	0	714
2017	483	20	70	116	0	0	28	0	717
2018	531	20	74	134	1	0	27	0	787
2019	519	20	73	139	0	0	22	0	773
2020	507	24	66	139	0	0	26	0	762
2021	455	20	59	145	2	0	30	0	711
2022	457	11	63	142	2	0	27	0	702
2023	445	13	58	161	2	0	28	0	707

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gilberts Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	576	22.0	26.2	27.6
2009	729	36.0	20.3	8.5
2010	741	34.0	21.7	12.5
2011	790	33.1	23.8	14.6
2012	834	35.1	23.7	12.9
2013	849	n/a	n/a	22.4
2014	697	36.5	19.0	22.4
2015	702	38.0	18.4	22.5
2016	714	39.0	18.3	15
2017	717	41.3	17.3	17.4
2018	787	42.9	18.3	18.2
2019	773	46.2	16.6	19.4
2020	762	43.4	17.5	20.2
2021	711	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	702	45.9	15.2	13.8
2023	707	43.6	16.2	22.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gilberts Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	576	22.0	26.2	27.6
2009	729	36.0	20.3	8.5
2010	741	34.0	21.7	12.5
2011	790	33.1	23.8	14.6
2012	834	35.1	23.7	12.9
2013	849	n/a	n/a	22.4
2014	697	36.5	19.0	22.4
2015	702	38.0	18.4	22.5
2016	714	39.0	18.3	15
2017	717	41.3	17.3	17.4
2018	787	42.9	18.3	18.2
2019	773	46.2	16.6	19.4
2020	762	43.4	17.5	20.2
2021	711	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	702	45.9	15.2	13.8
2023	707	43.6	16.2	22.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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