Gillespie Elementary School

Gillespie Elementary School sign at the front of the main building, Chicago, IL.

Gillespie Elementary School playground entrance with handicap ramp, Chicago, IL.

Gillespie Elementary School playground and slides, Chicago, IL.

Gillespie Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8

9301 S State St, Chicago, IL

Chatham Neighborhood

Chicago Public Schools

389 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Michelle Renee Willis

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
10%

Reading Proficiency
5%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

Math Proficiency

10%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

12:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

12.9%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

428:1

Student Diversity

Male

54.6%

Female

45.4%

Black

94.4%

Hispanic

4.9%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

10/6/2025

A former student was able to enter the building and was buzzed in...able to get past the desk and security as there was no 9ne attending putting thr other students at risk. I think every parent should question the school and make sure they are protecting the students.

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.

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Illinois Cook County Chicago 60619 Chatham

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. Annual tuition is $0. 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 $222,545. 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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