Serving 396 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Algonquin Lakes Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Algonquin Lakes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Algonquin Lakes Elementary School's student population of 396 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Algonquin Lakes Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Algonquin Lakes Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#861 out of 3663 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
38%
27%
Black
5%
17%
White
47%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Algonquin Lakes Elementary School's ranking?
Algonquin Lakes Elementary School is ranked #861 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Algonquin Lakes Elementary School often compared to?
Algonquin Lakes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakewood School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Algonquin Lakes Elementary School?
396 students attend Algonquin Lakes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Algonquin Lakes Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Algonquin Lakes Elementary School?
Algonquin Lakes Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Algonquin Lakes Elementary School offer ?
Algonquin Lakes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Algonquin Lakes Elementary School part of?
Algonquin Lakes Elementary School is part of CUSD 300 School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last day of school, if NO Emergency Days have been used
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
Memorial Day - Offices/Schools Closed
May 27, 2024 (Monday)
Juneteenth - Offices/Schools Closed
June 19, 2024 (Wednesday)
Independence Day - Offices/Schools Closed
July 04, 2024 (Thursday)
Labor Day - Offices/Schools Closed
September 02, 2024 (Monday)
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