Hunting Ridge Elementary School

1105 W Illinois Ave
Palatine, IL 60067
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 738 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Hunting Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 55% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 738 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 55% (Top 5%)
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Hunting Ridge Elementary School's student population of 738 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
738 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

Hunting Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hunting Ridge Elementary School is 0.66, 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)
#438 out of 3663 schools
(Top 20%)
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55%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hunting Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
46%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hunting Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
35%
5%
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Hispanic
9%
27%
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Black
7%
17%
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White
46%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.
0.66
This chart display the diversity score of Hunting Ridge 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
12%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hunting Ridge 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.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hunting Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Hunting Ridge Elementary School is ranked #438 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Hunting Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Hunting Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant Hill Elementary School, Marion Jordan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Hunting Ridge Elementary School?
738 students attend Hunting Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Hunting Ridge Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hunting Ridge Elementary School?
Hunting Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hunting Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Hunting Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Hunting Ridge Elementary School part of?
Hunting Ridge Elementary School is part of Palatine CCSD 15 School District.

School Calendar

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No School (Spring Break)
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
No School (Spring Break)
March 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
No School (Spring Break)
March 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
No School (Spring Break)
March 28, 2024 (Thursday)
No School (Spring Break)
March 29, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 738 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 5%)
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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