Serving 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kimball Hill 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 447 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kimball Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Kimball Hill Elementary School's student population of 447 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
447 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kimball Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kimball Hill Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1397 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
38%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
49%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kimball Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Kimball Hill Elementary School is ranked #1397 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Kimball Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Kimball Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hunting Ridge Elementary School, Westgate Elementary School, Pleasant Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Kimball Hill Elementary School?
447 students attend Kimball Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Kimball Hill Elementary School students are White, 38% 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 Kimball Hill Elementary School?
Kimball Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kimball Hill Elementary School offer ?
Kimball Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Kimball Hill Elementary School part of?
Kimball Hill Elementary School is part of Palatine CCSD 15 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School (Grades 1-7)
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of School (Grades K-8 & Early Childhood)
September 05, 2024 (Thursday)
No School | Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
No School | Spring Break
March 25, 2025 (Tuesday)
No School | Spring Break
March 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
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