Giant City Elementary School

Giant City Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
1062 Boskydell Rd,  Carbondale, IL
2.7
246 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Belinda Hill
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
57%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
17
Full Time Teachers
17
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.5%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Student Diversity

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%
White
78.7%
Two or more races
6.7%
Black
6.3%
Hispanic
4.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.3%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 15 Reviews
5.0 parent
12/15/2023
The teachers at this school are fantastic! My kids love the environment and are so happy here.
2.0 parent
1/15/2020
I thought this was a great school, then I found out very differently. They come off as helpful and understanding on the outside but none of it has turned out to be genuine. If you are well off, have a normal and stable life all around it may be a good school. However if you are struggling and trying...
1.0 student
5/6/2018
Giant City School is one of the worst schools you could send your child to. It is extremely lacking in diversity, and since it's such a small school, whenever one student is bullied, it turns the entire school against them. Not only is homophobia and racism extremely strong within this school, but n...
5.0 parent
3/22/2017
We have 3 children at GCS and could not be happier. The teachers are all very caring and responsive and have done everything possible to help our kids succeed.

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Giant City Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 located at 1062 Boskydell Rd in Carbondale, IL. The school has a total enrollment of 246 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Giant City Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Brehm Preparatory School, Trinity Christian School of Carbondale, Ezra Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Carbondale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Giant City Elementary School.

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