Very Good
#1133 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 30% in state
Gardner Elementary School
Elementary School · Waterloo Cusd 5 · Waterloo, IL
A Waterloo Cusd 5 elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1 Ed Gardner Pl, Waterloo, IL 62298
- Math 39% proficient (2021)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gardner Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2010-2021) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gardner Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low29/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,073
Median home value
$263,200
Median rent
$884/mo
College educated
35.2%
Homeownership
84.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62298; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Waterloo Cusd 5
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,591NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gardner Elementary School is listed in Waterloo CUSD 5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gardner Elementary School
Gardner Elementary School is a public elementary school in Waterloo, IL, part of Waterloo Cusd 5, serving approximately 384 students in grades 4th-5th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,133 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gardner Elementary School
What grades does Gardner Elementary School serve?
Gardner Elementary School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Gardner Elementary School?
Gardner Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 384 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gardner Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gardner Elementary School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gardner Elementary School rank in IL?
Gardner Elementary School ranks #1,133 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Gardner Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gardner Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gardner Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gardner Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Gardner Elementary School a charter school?
No, Gardner Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gardner Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Gardner Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gardner Elementary School?
23.7% of students at Gardner Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 384
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.4%
- Phone
- (618) 939-3060
- Area population (ZIP 62298)
- 17,907
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62298; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2021, multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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