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#1631 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 43% in state
Gifford Grade School
Elementary School · Gifford Ccsd 188 · Gifford, IL
A Gifford Ccsd 188 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
406 S Main St Jared Ellison, Gifford, IL 61847
- Math 37% proficient (2021)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gifford Grade School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 53% (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
32.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gifford Grade 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low193/100K
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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
$85,703
Median home value
$178,300
Median rent
$883/mo
College educated
22.4%
Homeownership
88.1%
Poverty rate
2.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61847; 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.
Gifford Ccsd 188
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,452NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gifford Grade School is listed in Gifford CCSD 188; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gifford Grade School
Gifford Grade School is a public elementary school in Gifford, IL, part of Gifford Ccsd 188, serving approximately 161 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,631 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gifford Grade School
What grades does Gifford Grade School serve?
Gifford Grade School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Gifford Grade School?
Gifford Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 161 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gifford Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gifford Grade School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gifford Grade School rank in IL?
Gifford Grade School ranks #1,631 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Gifford Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gifford Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Gifford Grade School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gifford Grade School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gifford Grade School a charter school?
No, Gifford Grade School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gifford Grade School a Title I school?
No, Gifford Grade School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gifford Grade School?
32.9% of students at Gifford Grade 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 161
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Champaign County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (217) 568-7733
- Area population (ZIP 61847)
- 1,160
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 50.9
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 61847; 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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