Gilberts Elementary School

729 Paperbark Lane

School District

Community Unit 300
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

School Map for Community Unit School District 300

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 31, 2019

Excellent! This is our third year at this school and we love it.
Submitted by parent on February 17, 2018

Switching from a u-46 school we have seen a stronger academic difference, and more involved parents.
Submitted by parent on September 26, 2017

The school is amazing with the new addition. The staff are happy and willing to assist every child to be the very best they can be in a very supportive and fun environment.
Submitted by parent on March 10, 2014

I have had the pleasure of having 5 of my 6 children attend school here in the past 5 years. We are extremely happy with the staff and services offered at this school. Although the Preschool is no longer offered here due to district funding, they do offer excellent academics and special needs education to all K-5 grades. I could go on for a very long time about all the great things they do for our kids!
Submitted by parent on April 11, 2013

Overall, my children are receiving a decent education. Although, the recent change of the guard with the principal and his lack of enthusiasm and involvement with staff and parents has affected the atmosphere.
Submitted by parent on October 16, 2012

This school has both excellent teachers and some not so good teachers. The school district does need to lower the class size (36) but at the same time get rid of the teacher(s) who can't handle 24 to 26 kids. The curriculum is geared toward average and not at all challenging to the bright child. The parents do a tremendous amount of work for the teachers, especially copying, cutting and other office/clerical work.
Submitted by parent on October 17, 2011

We are lucky to be in a community where the teachers and parents care to be involved with the kids. The staff at the school has been excellent with both of my kids. As far as funding....Illinois public schools have a big funding problem ahead, not just here.
Submitted by parent on August 19, 2010

I wish people would use this website as a resource: TEST SCORES don't lie!! 3rd grade Reading and Math scores: ISAT Results Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards Grade 3 Reading 73% (2009) ****The state average for Reading was 72% in 2009. ************************************************ Math 89% (2009) ***The state average for Math was 85% in 2009. ************************************************ Source: IL State Board of Education, 2008-2009 ************************************************ To "better" these test scores, District 300 increased the third grade class sizes to 35 per class, in 2010, from approx. 26. But $130,000 is being raised to fund a new playground. Take note, your child's daily recess is TEN MINUTES long. Your child will probably spend more time utilizing the restroom then he ever will using the playground.
Submitted by parent on May 05, 2010

This is a great school we came from the private school and love the teachers and the staff. They have helped my kids grow over the last year....Teachers go above and beyond along with Mr. King.
Submitted by parent on April 07, 2010

This school is terrible. Budget cuts galore!
Submitted by parent on March 24, 2010

the communication between the school staff, administration, and parents is above and beyond. I am impressed on the response my son's teachers give to any question I may have for them.
Submitted by parent on March 09, 2010

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