Gillespie Elementary School

Gillespie Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
9301 S State St,  Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
4.4
389 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Michelle Renee Willis
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
5%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.9%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
428:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
Black
96.3%
Hispanic
3.5%
White
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 18 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/14/2025
The teachers at Gillespie really care about their students. The school promotes each child to meet their own individual progress goals and this really helped my son stay positive at school because he could feel himself growing and his teacher praised him a lot. He struggled at his last school quite...
5.0 parent
7/18/2025
My child had a wonderful year in 2nd grade this year. His teacher was welcoming and fair. Looking forward to having the same experience in 3rd!
5.0 teacher
2/16/2019
While I am a new teacher to the building, I hope to stay for much longer. This is truly a wonderful place to teach and for students to learn.
1.0 parent
12/19/2014
I'm very unhappy with this school. My child is new to Gillespie, she has been bullied pretty much since the first week of school. I went up to the school when it strated nothing was done about it. Well today she was hit several times with a broom stick by that student. Would you believe the school d...

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Gillespie Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 389 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 5% are proficient in reading. Gillespie Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $221,557. Discover additional schools in the area, like Harlan Community Academy High School, Simeon Career Academy, Corliss High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gillespie Elementary School.

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