Sunny Hill Elementary School

2500 Helm Rd
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 272 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunny 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 272 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Sunny Hill Elementary School's student population of 272 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
272 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Empower personal excellence in every learner.

School Rankings

Sunny Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunny Hill Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1462 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
20-24%
27%
30-34%
30%
45-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
83%
28%
Black
2%
17%
White
10%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.30
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunny Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Sunny Hill Elementary School is ranked #1462 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Sunny Hill Elementary School?
272 students attend Sunny Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Sunny Hill Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunny Hill Elementary School?
Sunny Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sunny Hill Elementary School offer ?
Sunny Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sunny Hill Elementary School part of?
Sunny Hill Elementary School is part of Barrington CUSD 220 School District.

School Reviews

5   11/2/2018
Good job of serving the academic/social and emotional needs of each student.
- Posted by Teacher - Jim

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 272 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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