Gifford Grade School
Gifford, IL · Gifford CCSD 188 · Grades K - 8
917th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 56%▼ Declining
Gifford Grade School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Gifford Grade School 917th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 56% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 65th in 2019 to 56th in 2025 — declining.
Gifford Grade School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Gifford Grade School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 161 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.6% | 90.1% | ▼ 7.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.5% | 8.1% | ▲ 6.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.0% | 1.9% | ▲ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Gifford Grade School
Typical home value $228K in zip 61847 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Gifford Grade School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Pleasant Acres Elem SchoolRantoul City SD 137 · 5.5 mi away1,796th of 2,105
ELA 22% - 1Eastlawn Elem SchoolRantoul City SD 137 · 6 mi away2,086th of 2,105
ELA 11% - 2Northview Elem SchoolRantoul City SD 137 · 6.7 mi away1,890th of 2,105
ELA 27% · Math 10% - 6Armstrong-Ellis Elem SchoolArmstrong-Ellis Cons SD 61 · 7.7 mi away919th of 2,105
ELA 63% · Math 32% - 1Broadmeadow Elem SchoolRantoul City SD 137 · 7.7 mi away2,097th of 2,105
ELA 9% - –Ludlow Elementary SchoolLudlow CCSD 142 · 7.8 mi away
- 9Prairieview-Ogden North ElemPrairieview-Ogden CCSD 197 · 8.1 mi away382nd of 2,105
ELA 66% · Math 63% - 3Thomasboro Grade SchoolThomasboro CCSD 130 · 9.7 mi away1,536th of 2,105
ELA 33% · Math 27%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Gifford Grade School in?
Gifford Grade School is part of the Gifford CCSD 188 district in Gifford, Illinois.
Is Gifford Grade School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Gifford Grade School 917th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 56% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Gifford Grade School?
White 90%, Two or more races 8%, Hispanic 2% (161 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Gifford Grade School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61847 is $228K 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.