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George B Carpenter Elementary School vs. George Washington Elementary School

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School Overview

School
George B Carpenter Elementary School
300 N Hamlin Ave
Park Ridge, IL 60068
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
George Washington Elementary School
1500 Stewart Ave
Park Ridge, IL 60068
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

George B Carpenter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

George Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 432 students in grades Kindergarten-5, George B Carpenter 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 65% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 581 students in grades Kindergarten-5, George Washington 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 52% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
432 students
581 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at George B Carpenter Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at George Washington Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at George B Carpenter Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at George Washington Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
48 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at George B Carpenter Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at George Washington Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at George B Carpenter Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Park Ridge Community Consolidated School District 64 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Park Ridge Community Consolidated School District 64 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#60 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
#208 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of George B Carpenter Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of George Washington Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 5% in IL)
52%
(Top 10% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at George B Carpenter Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Park Ridge Community Consolidated School District 64 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at George Washington Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Park Ridge Community Consolidated School District 64 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
74%
(Top 5% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
64%
(Top 5% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at George B Carpenter Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Park Ridge Community Consolidated School District 64 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at George Washington Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Park Ridge Community Consolidated School District 64 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 10% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 10% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of George B Carpenter Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of George Washington Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
65
82
Grade 1 Students
78
92
Grade 2 Students
72
86
Grade 3 Students
75
116
Grade 4 Students
73
104
Grade 5 Students
69
100
Grade 6 Students
-
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at George B Carpenter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Park Ridge Community Consolidated School District 64 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at George Washington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Park Ridge Community Consolidated School District 64 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at George B Carpenter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Park Ridge Community Consolidated School District 64 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at George Washington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Park Ridge Community Consolidated School District 64 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at George B Carpenter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Park Ridge Community Consolidated School District 64 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at George Washington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Park Ridge Community Consolidated School District 64 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
80%
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at George B Carpenter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Park Ridge Community Consolidated School District 64 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at George Washington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Park Ridge Community Consolidated School District 64 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at George B Carpenter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Park Ridge Community Consolidated School District 64 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at George Washington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Park Ridge Community Consolidated School District 64 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.35
0.30
This chart showcases the diversity score of George B Carpenter Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Park Ridge Community Consolidated School District 64 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of George Washington Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Park Ridge Community Consolidated School District 64 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at George B Carpenter Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Park Ridge Community Consolidated School District 64 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at George Washington Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Park Ridge Community Consolidated School District 64 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(11-12 School Year Data)
2%
(11-12 School Year Data)
 
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