Country Meadows Elementary School

6360 Gilmer Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 439 students in grades 1-5, Country Meadows Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 56% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 10% in IL
  • : 56% (Top 10%)
  • : 52% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Country Meadows Elementary School's student population of 439 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
439 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Country Meadows Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Country Meadows Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#273 out of 3542 schools
(Top 10%)
56%
27%
52%
30%
60-64%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
27%
6%
Hispanic
13%
29%
Black
5%
16%
White
53%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Country Meadows Elementary School's ranking?
Country Meadows Elementary School is ranked #273 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Country Meadows Elementary School often compared to?
Country Meadows Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kildeer Countryside Elementary School, Prairie Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Country Meadows Elementary School?
439 students attend Country Meadows Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Country Meadows Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Country Meadows Elementary School?
Country Meadows Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Country Meadows Elementary School offer ?
Country Meadows Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Country Meadows Elementary School part of?
Country Meadows Elementary School is part of Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 56% (Top 10%)
  • : 52% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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