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#1674 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 44% in state
Gcms Elementary School
Elementary School · Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5 · Gibson City, IL
A Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
902 N Church St, Gibson City, IL 60936
- Math 27% proficient (2021)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gcms Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gcms Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low231/100K
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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
$51,952
Median home value
$151,000
Median rent
$802/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
71.2%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60936; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,098NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gcms Elementary School is listed in Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gcms Elementary School
Gcms Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gibson City, IL, part of Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5, serving approximately 498 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,674 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gcms Elementary School
What grades does Gcms Elementary School serve?
Gcms Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Gcms Elementary School?
Gcms Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 498 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gcms Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gcms Elementary School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gcms Elementary School rank in IL?
Gcms Elementary School ranks #1,674 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Gcms Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gcms Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Gcms Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gcms Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gcms Elementary School a charter school?
No, Gcms Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gcms Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Gcms Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gcms Elementary School?
49.0% of students at Gcms 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 498
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Ford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.5%
- Phone
- (217) 784-4278
- Area population (ZIP 60936)
- 4,260
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
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 60936; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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