Silas Willard Elem School
Galesburg, IL · Galesburg CUSD 205 · Grades K - 4
1,224th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 42%▼ Declining
Silas Willard Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Silas Willard Elem School 1,224th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 42% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 63th in 2019 to 42th in 2025 — declining.
Silas Willard Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Silas Willard Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 427 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.3% | 54.6% | ▼ 17.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 8.5% | 15.9% | ▲ 7.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 10.3% | 15.9% | ▲ 5.6 pts | |
| Black | 8.3% | 13.3% | ▲ 5.0 pts |
Homes near Silas Willard Elem School
Typical home value $107K in zip 61401 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Silas Willard Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Bright Futures Pre-K ProgGalesburg CUSD 205 · 0.6 mi away
- 4Steele SchoolGalesburg CUSD 205 · 2 mi away1,393rd of 2,105
ELA 35% · Math 32% - 3King SchoolGalesburg CUSD 205 · 2.1 mi away1,678th of 2,105
ELA 32% · Math 19% - 7Mable Woolsey Elem SchoolKnoxville CUSD 202 · 6.1 mi away670th of 2,105
ELA 61% · Math 49% - 7R O W V A Elem SchoolR O W V A CUSD 208 · 10.6 mi away772nd of 2,105
ELA 61% · Math 42% - 6Hedding Grade SchAbingdon-Avon CUSD 276 · 11 mi away862nd of 2,105
ELA 52% · Math 46% - 6United Elem Sch - NorthUnited CUSD 304 · 12.5 mi away939th of 2,105
ELA 47% · Math 47% - –Lincoln Early Childhood SchoolMonmouth-Roseville CUSD 238 · 14.4 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Silas Willard Elem School in?
Silas Willard Elem School is part of the Galesburg CUSD 205 district in Galesburg, Illinois.
Is Silas Willard Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Silas Willard Elem School 1,224th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 42% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Silas Willard Elem School?
White 55%, Hispanic 16%, Two or more races 16%, Black 13% (427 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Silas Willard Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61401 is $107K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.