North Elementary School

1789 Rand Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 422 students in grades Kindergarten-5, North Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 422 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

North Elementary School's student population of 422 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 70% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
422 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
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School Rankings

North Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Elementary School is 0.75, which is more 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)
#1625 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
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15-19%
28%
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30-34%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
21%
5%
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Hispanic
33%
27%
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Black
13%
17%
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White
30%
47%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.75
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Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
4%
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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 North Elementary School's ranking?
North Elementary School is ranked #1625 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are North Elementary School often compared to?
North Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cumberland Elementary School, Forest Elementary School, Iroquois Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend North Elementary School?
422 students attend North Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of North Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Elementary School offer ?
North Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is North Elementary School part of?
North Elementary School is part of CCSD 62 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 422 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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