Summary:
The Grand Prairie CCSD 6 district in Illinois has only one elementary school, Grand Prairie Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The school has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 420th out of 2,077 Illinois elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 1,795th out of 2,056 in 2024-2025. Its academic performance on standardized tests is significantly below the state average, with only 40% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 26% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 53.1% and 38.5%, respectively.
Despite the school's high per-student spending of $20,952 and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.1 to 1 in the 2023-2024 school year, its academic performance remains poor. This suggests that simply allocating more resources may not be enough to improve student outcomes, and that other factors, such as curriculum, teaching quality, and school leadership, may need to be addressed. Additionally, the school serves a community with significant economic challenges, as 100% of its students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Overall, the data paints a picture of a struggling elementary school that is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. The school's declining performance and below-average academic outcomes, despite its resource allocation, highlight the need for a more comprehensive approach to address the school's challenges and improve student success.
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