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Gifford Grade School

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Gifford Grade School is a public elementary school serving grades K-8 in Gifford, Illinois, with 166 students. The school is part of the Gifford CCSD 188 district, which is ranked 510 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gifford Grade School faces several challenges, including a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 7.7% in 2019-2020 to 21.8% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state average of 16.2%. The school's test scores are generally below the state averages across all grades and subjects, with only 39.2% of students proficient or better in ELA and 23.7% in Math, compared to state averages of 41.2% and 28.4%, respectively. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with white students consistently performing poorly, earning a 1-star rating in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Potomac Elementary School, Clara Peterson Elementary School, and Prairieview-Ogden North Elementary, Gifford Grade School's performance is generally lower, with higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and better overall performance. The school's declining performance over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 428 out of 1,948 Illinois elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 1,096 out of 2,067 in 2023-2024, is a significant concern and suggests the need for targeted interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-8

 406 S Main St
       Gifford, IL  61847-9786

(217) 568-7733

District: Gifford CCSD 188

SchoolDigger Rank:
1096th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,988 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  166

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.3%
Two or more races:
8.4%
Hispanic:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.3% Help


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Compare Details Gifford Grade School ranks worse than 53% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.82. (See more...)
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Compare Details Gifford Grade School ranks better than 52.5% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.55. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gifford Grade School is $13,988.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gifford Grade School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gifford Grade School 1096th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Gifford Grade School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Gifford Grade School 647th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Gifford Grade School in the ranking list.)

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Gifford CCSD 188:

SchoolDigger ranks Gifford CCSD 188 510th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gifford Grade School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Gifford Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 53.03 1154th 2020 42.9%
2004 46.80 1267th 2030 37.6%
2005 77.01 404th 2022 80.0%
2006 73.11 584th 2086 72.0%
2007 73.35 578th 2095 72.4%
2008 79.08 372nd 2092 82.2%
2009 79.16 379th 2120 82.1%
2010 74.97 562nd 2139 73.7%
2011 72.90 611th 2147 71.5%
2012 76.27 508th 2166 76.5%
2013 69.29 683rd 2167 68.5%
2014 70.86 603rd 2093 71.2%
2015 70.68 522nd 2052 74.6%
2016 68.32 589th 2046 71.2%
2017 65.76 637th 2044 68.8%
2018 54.74 857th 2037 57.9%
2019 56.95 847th 2086 59.4%
2021 74.46 428th 1948 78.0%
2022 49.39 942nd 2082 54.8%
2023 46.96 1015th 2077 51.1%
2024 42.82 1096th 2067 47.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Gifford Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.50 935th 2019 53.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Gifford Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.02 843rd 1972 57.3%
2019 61.51 692nd 2019 65.7%
2021 64.67 496th 1707 70.9%
2022 54.77 791st 1977 60.0%
2023 44.48 1015th 1984 48.8%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Gifford Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.17 938th 1463 35.9%
2019 43.22 862nd 1462 41.0%
2021 60.24 471st 1308 64.0%
2022 40.07 881st 1425 38.2%
2023 32.19 1011th 1419 28.8%
2024 26.51 1080th 1392 22.4%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Gifford Grade School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Gifford Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 57.01 572nd 1185 51.7%
2004 60.69 549th 1204 54.4%
2005 82.00 188th 1209 84.4%
2006 72.39 353rd 1272 72.2%
2007 58.98 616th 1287 52.1%
2008 71.57 380th 1293 70.6%
2009 81.77 160th 1318 87.9%
2010 81.71 160th 1327 87.9%
2011 82.92 131st 1344 90.3%
2012 78.91 228th 1365 83.3%
2013 56.73 594th 1367 56.5%
2014 75.48 287th 1322 78.3%
2015 64.42 363rd 1302 72.1%
2016 70.19 319th 1294 75.3%
2017 81.60 197th 1293 84.8%
2018 75.35 261st 1293 79.8%
2019 71.90 325th 1356 76.0%
2021 52.71 481st 1241 61.2%
2022 74.53 285th 1369 79.2%
2023 54.49 523rd 1367 61.7%
2024 46.55 647th 1363 52.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Gifford Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.45 410th 1226 66.6%
2019 66.52 374th 1276 70.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Gifford Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.10 161st 1223 86.8%
2019 80.25 203rd 1296 84.3%
2021 51.96 410th 1048 60.9%
2022 62.00 395th 1286 69.3%
2023 79.30 198th 1292 84.7%
2024 43.69 625th 1264 50.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Gifford Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.43 291st 889 67.3%
2019 63.66 295th 905 67.4%
2021 39.00 471st 813 42.1%
2022 57.97 338th 898 62.4%
2023 35.98 573rd 895 36.0%
2024 31.11 612th 875 30.1%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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.

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Enrollment information for Gifford Grade School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 157 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 157
1990 157 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 157
1991 164 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 164
1992 192 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 192
1993 211 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1994 215 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1995 231 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 233
1996 231 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 233
1997 226 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 230
1998 223 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 224
1999 210 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2000 195 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 197
2001 201 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2002 205 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 209
2003 205 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 209
2004 192 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 197
2005 200 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 204
2006 196 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 5 202
2007 193 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 8 204
2008 206 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 7 216
2009 198 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 7 208
2010 182 0 1 6 0 n/a n/a 5 194
2011 183 0 1 2 0 0 6 0 192
2012 194 0 0 1 0 0 6 0 201
2013 203 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 206
2014 200 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 205
2015 188 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 193
2016 196 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 205
2017 190 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 201
2018 182 0 1 0 0 1 14 0 198
2019 169 1 0 0 0 0 13 0 183
2020 155 1 1 3 0 0 7 0 167
2021 150 0 1 3 0 0 9 0 163
2022 161 1 1 3 0 0 15 0 181
2023 145 1 1 5 0 0 14 0 166

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 Gifford Grade School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 157 10.6 14.8 n/a
1990 157 10.9 14.4 n/a
1991 164 10.9 15.0 n/a
1992 192 10.6 18.1 n/a
1993 212 11.0 19.3 n/a
1994 216 11.0 19.6 n/a
1995 233 12.5 18.6 n/a
1996 233 12.5 18.6 n/a
1997 230 12.0 19.2 n/a
1998 224 14.0 16.0 n/a
1999 212 14.6 14.5 n/a
2000 197 15.4 12.8 n/a
2001 203 16.0 12.7 n/a
2002 209 17.0 12.3 17.7
2003 209 17.0 12.3 17.7
2004 197 16.0 12.3 18.8
2005 204 15.7 13.0 24
2006 202 15.7 12.9 24.4
2007 204 16.0 12.8 29.6
2008 216 14.0 15.4 32.5
2009 208 14.0 14.9 29.4
2010 194 13.0 14.9 32.3
2011 192 13.0 14.7 31.8
2012 201 11.0 18.2 29.9
2013 206 n/a n/a 23.3
2014 205 n/a n/a 49.3
2015 193 15.0 12.8 29
2016 205 16.0 12.8 32.2
2017 201 15.6 12.8 30.8
2018 198 15.6 12.6 28.3
2019 183 14.8 12.3 30.6
2020 167 15.6 10.7 28.7
2021 163 n/a n/a n/a
2022 181 14.1 12.8 37.6
2023 166 14.1 11.7 34.3

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 Gifford Grade School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 157 10.6 14.8 n/a
1990 157 10.9 14.4 n/a
1991 164 10.9 15.0 n/a
1992 192 10.6 18.1 n/a
1993 212 11.0 19.3 n/a
1994 216 11.0 19.6 n/a
1995 233 12.5 18.6 n/a
1996 233 12.5 18.6 n/a
1997 230 12.0 19.2 n/a
1998 224 14.0 16.0 n/a
1999 212 14.6 14.5 n/a
2000 197 15.4 12.8 n/a
2001 203 16.0 12.7 n/a
2002 209 17.0 12.3 17.7
2003 209 17.0 12.3 17.7
2004 197 16.0 12.3 18.8
2005 204 15.7 13.0 24
2006 202 15.7 12.9 24.4
2007 204 16.0 12.8 29.6
2008 216 14.0 15.4 32.5
2009 208 14.0 14.9 29.4
2010 194 13.0 14.9 32.3
2011 192 13.0 14.7 31.8
2012 201 11.0 18.2 29.9
2013 206 n/a n/a 23.3
2014 205 n/a n/a 49.3
2015 193 15.0 12.8 29
2016 205 16.0 12.8 32.2
2017 201 15.6 12.8 30.8
2018 198 15.6 12.6 28.3
2019 183 14.8 12.3 30.6
2020 167 15.6 10.7 28.7
2021 163 n/a n/a n/a
2022 181 14.1 12.8 37.6
2023 166 14.1 11.7 34.3

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.

Immunization Rates

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201589.6%89.1%89.1%89.1%35.2%89.1%89.6%
201694.6%93.7%93.7%93.7%30.2%93.2%64.4%8.3%
201894.5%94.0%94.0%94.0%31.2%95.0%95.5%27.1%
201997.8%97.3%97.3%97.3%36.6%98.4%98.9%35.0%
202198.1%96.9%96.9%96.9%98.1%97.5%98.1%34.2%
202294.2%95.9%95.4%95.9%96.5%94.8%95.4%30.8%
202392.0%95.1%95.1%95.1%96.3%95.1%94.4%27.2%
202494.3%94.9%94.9%94.9%97.5%93.7%96.8%32.3%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Gifford Grade School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $225 (2.1%) $10,651 (97.9%) $10,876
2020 $458 (4.2%) $10,564 (95.8%) $11,022
2021 $620 (6.0%) $9,745 (94.0%) $10,364
2022 $620 (6.0%) $9,745 (94.0%) $10,364
2023 $258 (2.0%) $12,576 (98.0%) $12,834
2024 $762 (5.4%) $13,226 (94.6%) $13,988

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gifford Grade School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 847th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1015th of 2077 Elementary schools
 8.3%
Ranks 325th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 523rd of 1367 Middle schools
 14.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gifford Grade School)28.628.6
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gifford CCSD 188)28.628.6
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gifford Grade School)5038.1
 11.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Gifford CCSD 188)5038.1
 11.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gifford Grade School)54.515
 39.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Gifford CCSD 188)54.515
 39.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.732.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gifford Grade School)27.315
 12.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Gifford CCSD 188)27.315
 12.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.526.2
 7.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gifford Grade School)31.65.9
 25.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Gifford CCSD 188)31.65.9
 25.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gifford Grade School)31.617.6
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Gifford CCSD 188)31.617.6
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Gifford Grade School)68.435.3
 33.1%
   5th Grade Science (Gifford CCSD 188)68.435.3
 33.1%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Gifford Grade School)3656.3
 20.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Gifford CCSD 188)3656.3
 20.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Gifford Grade School)2018.8
 1.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Gifford CCSD 188)2018.8
 1.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Gifford Grade School)52.654.2
 1.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Gifford CCSD 188)52.654.2
 1.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Gifford Grade School)26.437.5
 11.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Gifford CCSD 188)26.437.5
 11.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Gifford Grade School)66.726.7
 40%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Gifford CCSD 188)66.726.7
 40%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Gifford Grade School)55.66.7
 48.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Gifford CCSD 188)55.66.7
 48.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Gifford Grade School)74.140
 34.1%
   8th Grade Science (Gifford CCSD 188)74.140
 34.1%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students183166
 9.3%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic05
Pacific Islander00
White169145
 14.2%
Two or More Races1314
 7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.6%34.3%
 3.7%

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Gifford Grade School ranks 1096th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 166 students attended Gifford Grade School.

Students at Gifford Grade School are 87% White, 8% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.


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