Stevenson School (Closed 2020)

9000 Capitol Dr
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 421 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Stevenson School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 42% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 42% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(18-19)
42%
33%
(18-19)
42%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
37%
6%
Hispanic
23%
29%
Black
7%
16%
White
22%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.75
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Stevenson School?
421 students attend Stevenson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Stevenson School students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stevenson School?
Stevenson School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Stevenson School offer ?
Stevenson School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Stevenson School part of?
Stevenson School is part of East Maine School District 63.

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