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Gifford Grade School

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Gifford Grade School ranks 657 th of 2056 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-8

657^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,056 Illinois Elementary Schools

Better than 68% of Illinois elementary schools

Summary

Gifford Grade School is a public elementary school serving 161 students in grades K-8 in Gifford, Illinois, which is part of the Gifford CCSD 188 district. The school has consistently higher test scores compared to the state average, with 56% of students proficient or better in ELA and 39.1% in math, compared to the state averages of 53.1% and 38.5%, respectively. However, the school has seen fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 15.5% to 26.3%, which is an area of concern.

Gifford Grade School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.4 to 12.8 in recent years, which is lower than many of the nearby schools. The school's spending per student has also increased, from $10,365 in 2020-2021 to $13,988 in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state average. When compared to nearby schools, Gifford Grade School generally performs better on test scores, but some schools, such as Prairieview-Ogden North Elementary, have higher overall performance and rankings.

Overall, Gifford Grade School appears to be a solid performing school within its district, with some areas of strength and a few areas that could benefit from further attention and improvement. The school's consistent performance, higher test scores, and relatively low student-teacher ratio are positive indicators, while the fluctuating chronic absenteeism rates warrant further investigation and targeted interventions.

151

Students ?

10.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,068

Per pupil spending ?

33.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

406 S Main St
Gifford, IL 61847-9786

(217) 568-7733

District: Gifford CCSD 188

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.7%

Two or more races:

5.3%

Hispanic:

4.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 47th percentile in 2024 → 68th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 68th (2025) from a 47th-percentile low (2024)

✓Above the Illinois median (68th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school49%

District avg49%

Illinois avg44%

Elementary school

657^th of 2,056

Illinois public elementary schools ?

Top 32%▼ down 7 pts since 2015

From top 25% (2015) to top 32% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

522^nd of 1,368

Illinois public middle schools ?

Top 38%▼ down 10 pts since 2015

From top 28% (2015) to top 38% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

335^th of 811Gifford CCSD 188 among Illinois districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	67.5	657 of 2056	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	42.8	1096 of 2067	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.0	1015 of 2077	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.4	942 of 2082	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	74.5	428 of 1948	78.0%	★★★★☆
2019	56.9	847 of 2086	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.7	857 of 2037	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	65.8	637 of 2044	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	68.3	589 of 2046	71.2%	★★★★☆
2015	70.7	522 of 2052	74.6%	★★★★☆
2014	70.9	603 of 2093	71.2%	★★★★☆
2013	69.3	683 of 2167	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	76.3	508 of 2166	76.5%	★★★★☆
2011	72.9	611 of 2147	71.5%	★★★★☆
2010	75.0	562 of 2139	73.7%	★★★★☆
2009	79.2	379 of 2120	82.1%	★★★★☆
2008	79.1	372 of 2092	82.2%	★★★★☆
2007	73.4	578 of 2095	72.4%	★★★★☆
2006	73.1	584 of 2086	72.0%	★★★★☆
2005	77.0	404 of 2022	80.0%	★★★★☆
2004	46.8	1267 of 2030	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2003	53.0	1154 of 2020	42.9%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	49.9	941 of 1942	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.5	935 of 2019	53.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2023	44.5	1015 of 1984	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	54.8	791 of 1977	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.7	496 of 1707	70.9%	★★★★☆
2019	61.5	692 of 2019	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.0	843 of 1972	57.3%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	45.3	810 of 1389	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	26.5	1080 of 1392	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	32.2	1011 of 1419	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	40.1	881 of 1425	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	60.2	471 of 1308	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	43.2	862 of 1462	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	37.2	938 of 1463	35.9%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	57.4	522 of 1368	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.5	647 of 1363	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.5	523 of 1367	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	74.5	285 of 1369	79.2%	★★★★☆
2021	52.7	481 of 1241	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	71.9	325 of 1356	76.0%	★★★★☆
2018	75.3	261 of 1293	79.8%	★★★★☆
2017	81.6	197 of 1293	84.8%	★★★★☆
2016	70.2	319 of 1294	75.3%	★★★★☆
2015	64.4	363 of 1302	72.1%	★★★★☆
2014	75.5	287 of 1322	78.3%	★★★★☆
2013	56.7	594 of 1367	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	78.9	228 of 1365	83.3%	★★★★☆
2011	82.9	131 of 1344	90.3%	★★★★★
2010	81.7	160 of 1327	87.9%	★★★★☆
2009	81.8	160 of 1318	87.9%	★★★★☆
2008	71.6	380 of 1293	70.6%	★★★★☆
2007	59.0	616 of 1287	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	72.4	353 of 1272	72.2%	★★★★☆
2005	82.0	188 of 1209	84.4%	★★★★☆
2004	60.7	549 of 1204	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2003	57.0	572 of 1185	51.7%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2019	66.5	374 of 1276	70.7%	★★★★☆
2018	62.4	410 of 1226	66.6%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	39.8	708 of 1271	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.7	625 of 1264	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	79.3	198 of 1292	84.7%	★★★★☆
2022	62.0	395 of 1286	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.0	410 of 1048	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	80.3	203 of 1296	84.3%	★★★★☆
2018	82.1	161 of 1223	86.8%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	42.2	519 of 884	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	31.1	612 of 875	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.0	573 of 895	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	58.0	338 of 898	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	39.0	471 of 813	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	63.7	295 of 905	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.4	291 of 889	67.3%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Female (2025)52nd percentile-16 vs school

Male (2023)49th percentile~ school

White (2025)42nd percentile-26 vs school

Middle school

Female (2019)71st percentile-5 vs school

Male (2025)44th percentile-18 vs school

White (2025)41st percentile-21 vs school

By subject vs Illinois (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts56%+3 vs state

Science50%+7 vs state

Mathematics39%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISA Science (2025)		IAR English Language Arts (2025)							IAR Mathematics (2025)							% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Pneumococcal (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science 5th Grade	ISA Science 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	IAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	IAR Mathematics 4th Grade	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Pneumococcal All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gifford Grade School	Public	K-8	406 S Main St	Gifford	61847	Champaign County	Gifford CCSD 188	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 568-7733	151	14	10.7	33.8%	137 (90.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.3%)	67.5	657^th of 2056 public elementary schools	68.0%		42.8	1096^th of 2067 public elementary schools	47.0%	439	47.4	53.3	52.6	69.2	57.9		37.5	73.3	56.0	42.1	69.2	42.1		25.0	37.5	39.1	94.3	94.9	94.9	94.9	97.5	93.7	96.8		32.3	$16,068	$592	$15,476
Pleasant Acres Elementary School	Public	K-5	1625 Short St	Rantoul	61866	Champaign County	Rantoul City School District 137	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 893-5402	293	26	11.2	94.5%	32 (10.9%)	78 (26.6%)	148 (50.5%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	31 (10.6%)	10.1	1945^th of 2056 public elementary schools	5.4%		12.3	1964^th of 2067 public elementary schools	5.0%	19	18.2		16.7	19.2	28.6				21.6	11.1	0.0	2.9				5.2	97.6	97.6	97.6	97.6	16.4	97.6	96.9			$20,229	$3,490	$16,739
Eastlawn Elementary School	Public	K-5	650 N Maplewood Dr	Rantoul	61866	Champaign County	Rantoul City School District 137	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 893-5404	276	29	9.5	89.1%	39 (14.1%)	57 (20.7%)	154 (55.8%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (8.0%)	6.5	2031^st of 2056 public elementary schools	1.2%		8.1	2064^th of 2067 public elementary schools	0.1%	33	12.7		7.0	3.6	22.2				10.8	5.3	3.6	3.8				4.2	99.2	99.6	99.6	99.6		99.2	98.8			$20,760	$3,647	$17,113
Northview Elementary School	Public	K-5	400 N Sheldon St	Rantoul	61866	Champaign County	Rantoul City School District 137	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 893-5403	218	21	10.3	85.3%	70 (32.1%)	60 (27.5%)	48 (22.0%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (16.5%)	15.9	1766^th of 2056 public elementary schools	14.1%		16.9	1774^th of 2067 public elementary schools	14.2%	8	27.5		23.5	25.0	32.5				27.3	11.8	8.3	10.0				10.0	99.6	99.2	99.2	99.2	100.0	99.2	99.2			$23,739	$4,530	$19,209
Armstrong-Ellis Elementary School	Public	K-8	3571 Gifford Ave	Armstrong	61812	Vermilion County	Armstrong-Ellis Cons School District 61	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 569-2115	81	11	7.7	40.7%	72 (88.9%)	2 (2.5%)	1 (1.2%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.2%)								(n/a)		66.7	57.1					75.0	66.7	57.1					8.3	33.3	94.3	92.0	92.0	92.0	92.0	92.0	94.3		36.8	$18,481	$1,171	$17,311
Broadmeadow Elementary School	Public	K-5	500 Sunview Rd	Rantoul	61866	Champaign County	Rantoul City School District 137	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 893-5405	231	21	11.0	93.9%	69 (29.9%)	84 (36.4%)	31 (13.4%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (18.2%)	8.3	1986^th of 2056 public elementary schools	3.4%		15.1	1843^rd of 2067 public elementary schools	10.8%	143	22.2		2.3	7.4	18.9				9.3	4.7	3.6	8.1				5.6	100.0	99.6	99.6	99.6	100.0	99.6	99.2			$22,380	$2,892	$19,488
Ludlow Elementary School	Public	K-8	245 S Orange St	Ludlow	60949	Champaign County	Ludlow CCSD 142	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 396-5261	52	9	5.7	82.7%	17 (32.7%)	2 (3.8%)	25 (48.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (15.4%)								(n/a)									26.5							11.8	94.1	94.1	94.1	94.1	94.1	94.1	94.1		31.4	$28,026	$6,440	$21,587
Prairieview-Ogden North Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	106 N Vine St	Royal	61871	Champaign County	Prairieview-Ogden CCSD 197	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 583-3300	91	6	15.9	5.5%	87 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.3%)	78.7	420^th of 2056 public elementary schools	79.6%		63.1	674^th of 2067 public elementary schools	67.4%	254			52.9	76.2					65.8	64.7	61.9					63.2	92.3	100.0	100.0	100.0		100.0	92.3			$11,721	$255	$11,466
Thomasboro Grade School	Public	PK, KG-8	201 N Phillips St	Thomasboro	61878	Champaign County	Thomasboro CCSD 130	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 643-3275	148	14	10.5	67.6%	101 (68.2%)	10 (6.8%)	18 (12.2%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (12.2%)	14.9	1787^th of 2056 public elementary schools	13.1%		28.7	1442^nd of 2067 public elementary schools	30.2%	345		61.1	15.0	18.8		12.5	46.7	55.6	33.0	15.0	31.3		12.5	40.0	22.2	26.6	99.2	98.5	98.5	98.5	99.2	98.5	96.2		26.2	$19,610	$2,205	$17,405
Clara Peterson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	580 E Franklin St	Paxton	60957	Ford County	Paxton-Buckley-Loda CUD 10	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 379-2531	564	44	12.7	39.9%	465 (82.4%)	5 (0.9%)	57 (10.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	33 (5.9%)	43.2	1136^th of 2056 public elementary schools	44.7%		45.6	1030^th of 2067 public elementary schools	50.2%	106	22.0		42.6	51.1	44.0				45.8	56.4	35.6	24.2				39.0	93.9	95.0	95.0	95.0	96.1	95.7	94.8	9.8		$13,321	$1,243	$12,078

Frequently Asked Questions about Gifford Grade School

How many students attend Gifford Grade School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 151 students attended Gifford Grade School.

What district is Gifford Grade School in?

Gifford CCSD 188

Is Gifford Grade School a good school?

Gifford Grade School ranks 657^th of 2056 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Gifford Grade School?

Students at Gifford Grade School are 91% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

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