Serving 148 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Griggsville-perry Primary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 148 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Griggsville-perry Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Griggsville-perry Primary School's student population of 148 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
148 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Striving for Excellence
School Rankings
Griggsville-perry Primary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Griggsville-perry Primary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1042 out of 3542 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
White
99%
45%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
11%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Griggsville-perry Primary School's ranking?
Griggsville-perry Primary School is ranked #1042 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Griggsville-perry Primary School?
148 students attend Griggsville-perry Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Griggsville-perry Primary School students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Griggsville-perry Primary School?
Griggsville-perry Primary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Griggsville-perry Primary School offer ?
Griggsville-perry Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Griggsville-perry Primary School part of?
Griggsville-perry Primary School is part of Griggsville-Perry CUSD 4 School District.
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