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#1387 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 36% in state
Based on limited data
Spaulding Elementary School
Elementary School · Gurnee Sd 56 · Gurnee, IL
A Gurnee Sd 56 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
2000 Belle Plaine Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on IL statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Spaulding Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,410/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gurnee), 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
$114,008
Median home value
$322,300
Median rent
$1,601/mo
College educated
53.8%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60031; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 466 | Compare → |
| Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK | 1.4 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| Clearview Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 414 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Gurnee Sd 56
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $19,266NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Spaulding Elementary School is listed in Gurnee SD 56; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spaulding Elementary School
Spaulding Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gurnee, IL, part of Gurnee Sd 56, serving approximately 505 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,387 of 3,813 schools in IL. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spaulding Elementary School
What grades does Spaulding Elementary School serve?
Spaulding Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Spaulding Elementary School?
Spaulding Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 505 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spaulding Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spaulding Elementary School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spaulding Elementary School rank in IL?
Spaulding Elementary School ranks #1,387 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Spaulding Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Spaulding Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Spaulding Elementary School a charter school?
No, Spaulding Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spaulding Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Spaulding Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spaulding Elementary School?
65.0% of students at Spaulding 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 505
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.5%
- Phone
- (847) 662-3701
- Area population (ZIP 60031)
- 37,208
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 60031; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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