Serving 452 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kipling Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kipling 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
Student Attention
School Overview
Kipling Elementary School's student population of 452 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
452 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Challenge. Collaborate. Create!
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Kipling Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipling Elementary School is 0.24, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#160 out of 3542 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
5%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
87%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipling Elementary School's ranking?
Kipling Elementary School is ranked #160 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Kipling Elementary School often compared to?
Kipling Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Park Elementary School, Rockland Elementary School, Woodland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Kipling Elementary School?
452 students attend Kipling Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Kipling Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kipling Elementary School?
Kipling Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kipling Elementary School offer ?
Kipling Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Kipling Elementary School part of?
Kipling Elementary School is part of Deerfield SD 109 School District.
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