Serving 245 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 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunny Hill Elementary School serves the west part of Carpentersville, IL, covering an area of approximately 0.5 square miles, where most families can expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is about 0.4 miles, with the furthest boundary located around 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunny Hill Elementary School's student population of 245 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
245 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
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 0.28, 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
#1462 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
84%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
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)29%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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?
245 students attend Sunny Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Sunny Hill Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunny Hill Elementary School?
Sunny Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, 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.
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