Serving 258 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ideal Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ideal Elementary School serves a central area in La Grange, IL, encompassing approximately 1.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ideal Elementary School's student population of 258 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
258 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering students to make a difference in our world by assisting them to be self directed, passionate, lifelong learners.
School Rankings
Ideal Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ideal Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#1462 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
60%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ideal Elementary School's ranking?
Ideal Elementary School is ranked #1462 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Ideal Elementary School often compared to?
Ideal Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hodgkins Elementary School, Highlands Elementary School, Spring Ave Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Ideal Elementary School?
258 students attend Ideal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Ideal Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ideal Elementary School?
Ideal Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ideal Elementary School offer ?
Ideal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ideal Elementary School part of?
Ideal Elementary School is part of La Grange SD 105 South School District.
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