Heritage Lakes Elementary School

925 Woodhill Dr
Carol Stream, IL 60188
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 305 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Heritage Lakes Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (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 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 305 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 30% in IL
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Heritage Lakes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Heritage Lakes Elementary School's student population of 305 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
305 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Heritage 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 Heritage Lakes Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#788 out of 3663 schools
(Top 30%)
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40-44%
28%
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35-39%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
27%
5%
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Hispanic
11%
27%
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Black
4%
17%
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White
56%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
This chart display the diversity score of Heritage Lakes Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Heritage Lakes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heritage Lakes Elementary School's ranking?
Heritage Lakes Elementary School is ranked #788 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Heritage Lakes Elementary School often compared to?
Heritage Lakes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roy De Shane Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% 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 Heritage Lakes Elementary School?
305 students attend Heritage Lakes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Heritage Lakes Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heritage Lakes Elementary School?
Heritage Lakes Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Heritage Lakes Elementary School offer ?
Heritage Lakes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Heritage Lakes Elementary School part of?
Heritage Lakes Elementary School is part of CCSD 93 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 305 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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