Kingsley Elementary School

2300 Green Bay Rd
Evanston, IL 60201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 343 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kingsley Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 343 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 10% in IL
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kingsley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Kingsley Elementary School's student population of 343 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

Kingsley Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kingsley Elementary School is 0.64, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#307 out of 3542 schools
(Top 10%)
50-54%
27%
50-54%
30%
70-79%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
10%
28%
Black
28%
16%
White
52%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.64
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kingsley Elementary School's ranking?
Kingsley Elementary School is ranked #307 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Kingsley Elementary School often compared to?
Kingsley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orrington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Kingsley Elementary School?
343 students attend Kingsley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Kingsley Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kingsley Elementary School?
Kingsley Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kingsley Elementary School offer ?
Kingsley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Kingsley Elementary School part of?
Kingsley Elementary School is part of Evanston CCSD 65 School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 343 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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