Top Rankings
Elmhurst SD 205 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,289 students in Elmhurst SD 205 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Elmhurst SD 205 School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
13 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
8,289 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
594 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Elmhurst SD 205 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 918 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#137 out of 926 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
32%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.68
# American Indian Students
13 Students
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
534 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,504 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
27%
# Black Students
152 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
2%
17%
# White Students
5,719 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
69%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
366 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
266
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
572
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
583
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
585
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
547
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
555
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
627
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
577
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
600
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
600
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
617
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
710
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
678
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
772
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,865 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,228 is higher than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$181 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$193 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,865
$22,162
Spending / Student
$23,228
$21,409
Best Elmhurst SD 205 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
145 W Arthur St
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4541
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4541
Grades: K-5
| 582 students
Rank: #22.
York Comm High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
355 W Saint Charles Rd
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 617-2400
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 617-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,776 students
Rank: #33.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
295 N Emroy Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-5313
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-5313
Grades: K-5
| 411 students
Rank: #44.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
246 S Fair Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4272
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4272
Grades: K-5
| 274 students
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
360 E Crescent Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-6261
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-6261
Grades: K-5
| 374 students
Rank: #66.
Sandburg Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
345 E Saint Charles Rd
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4534
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4534
Grades: 6-8
| 622 students
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
565 S Fairfield Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4548
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4548
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Rank: #88.
Bryan Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
111 W Butterfield Rd
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 617-2350
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 617-2350
Grades: 6-8
| 700 students
Rank: #99.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 N West Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-5562
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-5562
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #1010.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
925 S Swain Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4544
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4544
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
Rank: #1111.
Churchville Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
155 E Victory Pkwy
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 832-8682
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 832-8682
Grades: 6-8
| 449 students
Rank: #1212.
Conrad Fischer Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
888 N Wilson St
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 832-8601
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 832-8601
Grades: K-5
| 486 students
Rank: n/an/a
130 W Madison St
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 617-2385
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 617-2385
Grades: PK
| 266 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elmhurst SD 205 School District?
Elmhurst SD 205 School District manages 13 public schools serving 8,289 students.
What is the rank of Elmhurst SD 205 School District?
Elmhurst SD 205 School District is ranked #149 out of 918 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elmhurst SD 205 School District?
69% of Elmhurst SD 205 School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elmhurst SD 205 School District?
Elmhurst SD 205 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Elmhurst SD 205 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,228 is higher than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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