Serving 451 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ardmore 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ardmore Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ardmore Elementary School's student population of 451 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
451 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ardmore Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ardmore Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#367 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
22%
28%
Black
5%
16%
White
67%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ardmore Elementary School's ranking?
Ardmore Elementary School is ranked #367 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Ardmore Elementary School often compared to?
Ardmore Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westmore Elementary School, Schafer Elementary School, Ardmore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Ardmore Elementary School?
451 students attend Ardmore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Ardmore Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ardmore Elementary School?
Ardmore Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ardmore Elementary School offer ?
Ardmore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ardmore Elementary School part of?
Ardmore Elementary School is part of School District 45 Dupage County.
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