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Joyce Kilmer Elementary School vs. Henry W Longfellow Elementary School

Should you attend Joyce Kilmer Elementary School or Henry W Longfellow Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School
655 Golfview Ter
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Henry W Longfellow Elementary School
501 S Arlington Heights Rd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Henry W Longfellow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 579 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Joyce Kilmer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 493 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Henry W Longfellow Elementary 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
579 students
493 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Henry W Longfellow Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Henry W Longfellow Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Henry W Longfellow Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wheeling CCSD 21 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Henry W Longfellow Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wheeling CCSD 21 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2278 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#594 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Joyce Kilmer Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Henry W Longfellow Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 20% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wheeling CCSD 21 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Henry W Longfellow Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wheeling CCSD 21 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
15%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
38%
(Top 30% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wheeling CCSD 21 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Henry W Longfellow Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wheeling CCSD 21 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in IL)
70-74%
(Top 20% in IL)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Joyce Kilmer Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Henry W Longfellow Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
51
26
Kindergarten Students
91
75
Grade 1 Students
91
71
Grade 2 Students
95
93
Grade 3 Students
85
78
Grade 4 Students
75
81
Grade 5 Students
91
69

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wheeling CCSD 21 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Henry W Longfellow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wheeling CCSD 21 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
39%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wheeling CCSD 21 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Henry W Longfellow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wheeling CCSD 21 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wheeling CCSD 21 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Henry W Longfellow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wheeling CCSD 21 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
46%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wheeling CCSD 21 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Henry W Longfellow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wheeling CCSD 21 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wheeling CCSD 21 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Henry W Longfellow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wheeling CCSD 21 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.63
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of Joyce Kilmer Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wheeling CCSD 21 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Henry W Longfellow Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wheeling CCSD 21 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wheeling CCSD 21 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Henry W Longfellow Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wheeling CCSD 21 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wheeling CCSD 21 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Henry W Longfellow Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wheeling CCSD 21 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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