Serving 151 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Rondout Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 151 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Rondout Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 5.7 square miles in Lake Forest, IL. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rondout Elementary 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
Rondout Elementary School's student population of 151 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
151 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Rondout Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rondout Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#110 out of 3542 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
16%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
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)13.9%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (01-02)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rondout Elementary School's ranking?
Rondout Elementary School is ranked #110 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Rondout Elementary School often compared to?
Rondout Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Bluff Elementary School, Oak Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Rondout Elementary School?
151 students attend Rondout Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Rondout Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rondout Elementary School?
Rondout Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rondout Elementary School offer ?
Rondout Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Rondout Elementary School part of?
Rondout Elementary School is part of Rondout SD 72 School District.
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