Serving 411 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Iroquois Community School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher 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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Iroquois Community School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Des Plaines, IL, encompassing approximately 13.1 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 2.1 miles and the furthest edge reaching 4.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Iroquois Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Iroquois Community School's student population of 411 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
411 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
School Motto
Curiosity, Compassion, Courage
School Rankings
Iroquois Community School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Iroquois Community School is 0.65, 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
#358 out of 3542 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Asian
19%
6%
Hispanic
23%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
51%
45%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.4%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iroquois Community School's ranking?
Iroquois Community School is ranked #358 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Iroquois Community School often compared to?
Iroquois Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Elementary School, Cumberland Elementary School, Orchard Place Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Iroquois Community School?
411 students attend Iroquois Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Iroquois Community School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 19% 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 Iroquois Community School?
Iroquois Community School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Iroquois Community School offer ?
Iroquois Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Iroquois Community School part of?
Iroquois Community School is part of CCSD 62 School District.
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