Serving 590 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Joyce Kilmer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 590 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Joyce Kilmer Elementary School serves the northwest part of Buffalo Grove, IL, within an attendance zone that covers approximately 1.2 square miles. Families typically experience a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School's student population of 590 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
590 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Motto
Once a Cougar, Always a Cougar!
School Rankings
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joyce Kilmer Elementary 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
#2143 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
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)28%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Tan
School Mascot
Cougie The Cougar
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joyce Kilmer Elementary School's ranking?
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School is ranked #2143 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Joyce Kilmer Elementary School often compared to?
Joyce Kilmer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry W Longfellow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Joyce Kilmer Elementary School?
590 students attend Joyce Kilmer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Joyce Kilmer Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joyce Kilmer Elementary School?
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Joyce Kilmer Elementary School offer ?
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Joyce Kilmer Elementary School part of?
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School is part of Wheeling CCSD 21 School District.
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