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Silas Willard Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades K–4
460 Fifer St, Galesburg, IL 61401 · (309) 973-2015 · Part of Galesburg Community Unit School District 205
Students
425
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
72%
Setting
Town
Grades
K–4
What stands out about Silas Willard Elem School
- Math proficiency 9 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 11% since 2020
- Next stop for Kelly kids: 5 elementary schools
On the path
Where Kelly kids come from and go next.
K–4Silas Willard Elem SchoolYou are here
45 elementary schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency17%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts27%
State average 30.7%
Location
Directions ↗
460 Fifer St, Galesburg
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten84
Grade 172
Grade 291
Grade 398
Grade 480
Enrollment over time
383’20
407’21
420’22
427’23
425’24
Up 11% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 57%Hispanic 16%Two or more races 14%Black 13%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.