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Gardner Elementary School vs. W J Zahnow Elementary School

Should you attend Gardner Elementary School or W J Zahnow Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Gardner Elementary School
1 Ed Gardner Pl
Waterloo, IL 62298
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9/
10
Top 20%
W J Zahnow Elementary School
301 Hamacher St
Waterloo, IL 62298
Top Rankings

Gardner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 384 students in grades 4-5, Gardner Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 42% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
W J Zahnow Elementary School serves 473 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
4-5
PK-1
Total Students
384 students
473 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gardner Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at W J Zahnow Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
60% | 40%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gardner Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at W J Zahnow Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gardner Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at W J Zahnow Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gardner Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Waterloo CUSD 5 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at W J Zahnow Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Waterloo CUSD 5 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#589 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gardner Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
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42%
(Top 30% in IL)(22-23 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gardner Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Waterloo CUSD 5 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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45%
(Top 20% in IL)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gardner Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Waterloo CUSD 5 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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65-69%
(Top 20% in IL)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Gardner Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of W J Zahnow Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
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76
Kindergarten Students
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215
Grade 1 Students
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182
Grade 4 Students
166
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Grade 5 Students
218
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gardner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Waterloo CUSD 5 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at W J Zahnow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Waterloo CUSD 5 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gardner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Waterloo CUSD 5 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at W J Zahnow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Waterloo CUSD 5 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
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1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at W J Zahnow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Waterloo CUSD 5 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
93%
94%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gardner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Waterloo CUSD 5 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at W J Zahnow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Waterloo CUSD 5 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gardner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Waterloo CUSD 5 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at W J Zahnow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Waterloo CUSD 5 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.13
0.12
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gardner Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Waterloo CUSD 5 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of W J Zahnow Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Waterloo CUSD 5 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gardner Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Waterloo CUSD 5 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at W J Zahnow Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Waterloo CUSD 5 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gardner Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Waterloo CUSD 5 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at W J Zahnow Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Waterloo CUSD 5 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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