Serving 460 students in grades 1-5, Kildeer Countryside Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kildeer Countryside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Kildeer Countryside Elementary School's student population of 460 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
460 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Kildeer Countryside Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kildeer Countryside Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#149 out of 3426 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)53%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
38%
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
54%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kildeer Countryside Elementary School's ranking?
Kildeer Countryside Elementary School is ranked #149 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Kildeer Countryside Elementary School often compared to?
Kildeer Countryside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ivy Hall Elementary School, Prairie Elementary School, Country Meadows Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Kildeer Countryside Elementary School?
460 students attend Kildeer Countryside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Kildeer Countryside Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kildeer Countryside Elementary School?
Kildeer Countryside Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kildeer Countryside Elementary School offer ?
Kildeer Countryside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Kildeer Countryside Elementary School part of?
Kildeer Countryside Elementary School is part of Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District.
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