Below Average
#3042 of 3,813 schools in IL
Grant Elem School
Elementary School · Bellwood Sd 88 · Melrose Park, IL
A Bellwood Sd 88 elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1300 N 34th Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160
- Math 15% proficient (2019)
- Reading 8% proficient (2022)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grant Elem School score 11% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2017, to 8% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Grant Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,092/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Melrose Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,740
Median home value
$265,000
Median rent
$1,194/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
57.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60160; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 0.8 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Joseph Academy-melrose ParkPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | 4–12 | 0.8 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Mckinley Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–2 | 1.0 mi | 357 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bellwood Sd 88
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $20,709NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grant Elem School is listed in Bellwood SD 88; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grant Elem School
Grant Elem School is a public elementary school in Melrose Park, IL, part of Bellwood Sd 88, serving approximately 309 students in grades 1st-5th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,042 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grant Elem School
What grades does Grant Elem School serve?
Grant Elem School serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Grant Elem School?
Grant Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grant Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grant Elem School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grant Elem School rank in IL?
Grant Elem School ranks #3,042 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Grant Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Grant Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Grant Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grant Elem School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Grant Elem School a charter school?
No, Grant Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grant Elem School a Title I school?
No, Grant Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grant Elem School?
99.4% of students at Grant Elem 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
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 309
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.1%
- Phone
- (708) 410-3400
- Area population (ZIP 60160)
- 24,513
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 60160; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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