Serving 230 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ardmore Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower 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 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 230 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ardmore Elementary School serves the southern part of Addison, IL, covering an area of approximately 3.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ardmore Elementary School's student population of 230 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
230 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Motto
Ardmore School celebrates a compassionate, diverse educational experience by fostering a love of learning to develop future-ready citizens.
School Rankings
Ardmore Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ardmore Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3352 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
78%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
16%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.4%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ardmore Elementary School's ranking?
Ardmore Elementary School is ranked #3352 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Ardmore Elementary School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Ardmore Elementary School?
230 students attend Ardmore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Ardmore Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ardmore Elementary School?
Ardmore Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ardmore Elementary School offer ?
Ardmore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ardmore Elementary School part of?
Ardmore Elementary School is part of Addison SD 4 School District.
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