Spaulding Elementary School

2000 Belle Plaine Ave
Gurnee, IL 60031
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Spaulding Elementary School serves 505 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 505 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Spaulding Elementary School's student population of 505 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
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Total Students
505 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Calendar
School Motto
Education that Inspires...Opportunities for All

School Rankings

The diversity score of Spaulding Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
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Asian
5%
6%
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Hispanic
48%
28%
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Black
23%
17%
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White
19%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.68
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Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
7%
27%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Spaulding Elementary School often compared to?
Spaulding Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like River Trail School, Woodland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Spaulding Elementary School?
505 students attend Spaulding Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Spaulding Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spaulding Elementary School?
Spaulding Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Spaulding Elementary School offer ?
Spaulding Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Spaulding Elementary School part of?
Spaulding Elementary School is part of Gurnee School District 56.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 505 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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