A
Very Good
88/100

Harding Grade School

📚 Pre-K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 1643 N 40th Rd, Earlville, IL 60518
Overall
A
88/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 45% · Math 35% proficient · 75th percentile in Illinois
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

88
Repit Score
out of 100
126
Students
enrolled
13.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%75/100reading 82nd percentile, math 68th percentile among Illinois elementary schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%90/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 36% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +11 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency45% (+18 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency35% (+12 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White45%35%reading +7 pts, math -1 pts63rd percentile (list)
Low-income45%35%reading +13 pts, math +5 pts74th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1643 N 40th Rd
City Earlville
ZIP Code 60518
District 1715880
NCES School ID 171588001893
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 60518

Understanding the community around Harding Grade School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $69,309
Per Capita Income $31,313
Poverty Rate 8.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.2%
High School or Higher 87.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $148,700
Median Rent $960
Owner-Occupied 67.9%
Renter-Occupied 32.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Harding Grade School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.0%
Female 46.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 83.3%
Hispanic/Latino 7.9%
Two or More Races 6.4%
Black 2.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 126
Teachers (FTE) 9.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Harding Grade School?
Harding Grade School has a Repit School Score of 88 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Harding Grade School?
Harding Grade School has 126 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1.
What grades does Harding Grade School serve?
Harding Grade School serves grades Pre-K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Harding Grade School receive per student?
Harding Grade School receives $21,075 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Harding Grade School in 60518 ▼
Avg Home Value
$254,732
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,125
1-Year Change
+9.7%
% Renters
32.1%

Other Schools in 60518

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026