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 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,280 students in Elmhurst SD 205 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Elmhurst SD 205 School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 30% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Elmhurst SD 205 School District are Hawthorne Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Field Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Elmhurst SD 205 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
13 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
8,280 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
634 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elmhurst SD 205 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#61 out of 865 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
50%
Graduation Rate
93%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.5%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
19%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% White
67%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,603 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,766 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$204 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$255 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$24,603
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$30,766
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Elmhurst SD 205 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
145 W Arthur St
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4541
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4541
Gr: K-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
565 S Fairfield Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4548
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4548
Gr: K-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
295 N Emroy Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-5313
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-5313
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
360 E Crescent Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-6261
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-6261
Gr: K-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 N West Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-5562
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-5562
Gr: K-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
246 S Fair Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4272
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4272
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
925 S Swain Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4544
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4544
Gr: K-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Sandburg Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
345 E Saint Charles Rd
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4534
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4534
Gr: 6-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
Bryan Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
111 W Butterfield Rd
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 617-2350
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 617-2350
Gr: 6-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
York Comm High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
355 W Saint Charles Rd
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 617-2400
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 617-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,590 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1111.
Churchville Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
155 E Victory Pkwy
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 832-8682
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 832-8682
Gr: 6-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1212.
Conrad Fischer Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
888 N Wilson St
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 832-8601
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 832-8601
Gr: K-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
130 W Madison St
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 617-2385
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 617-2385
Gr: PK | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elmhurst SD 205 School District?
Elmhurst SD 205 School District manages 13 public schools serving 8,280 students.
What is the rank of Elmhurst SD 205 School District?
Elmhurst SD 205 School District is ranked #60 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elmhurst SD 205 School District?
67% of Elmhurst SD 205 School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% 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 $30,766 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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