Giant City CCSD 130

The Giant City Elementary School is the sole school in the Giant City CCSD 130 school district, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 239 students. This standout school has consistently high academic performance, ranking among the top elementary schools in Illinois and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Giant City Elementary School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics exceed the state averages, with 57.4% and 49.3% proficiency, respectively, compared to the state averages of 41.2% and 28.4%. The school's district, Giant City CCSD 130, is also highly ranked, at 126 out of 813 districts in Illinois and rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. Despite serving a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 42.26% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school maintains exceptional academic results, suggesting effective support and resources for its diverse student body.

The school's higher-than-average spending per student ($13,683) and lower student-teacher ratio (14.7 to 1) indicate that the district is allocating significant resources to support the school's educational programs and student needs. The school's consistent high rankings and ratings from SchoolDigger demonstrate that it is considered one of the top-performing elementary schools in Illinois, a testament to its overall quality and effectiveness.