Serving 438 students in grades Kindergarten-5, George B Carpenter 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 53% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George B Carpenter 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
Student Attention
School Overview
George B Carpenter Elementary School's student population of 438 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
438 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
George B Carpenter Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George B Carpenter Elementary School is 0.33, 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
#103 out of 3426 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)53%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
9%
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
81%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George B Carpenter Elementary School's ranking?
George B Carpenter Elementary School is ranked #103 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are George B Carpenter Elementary School often compared to?
George B Carpenter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend George B Carpenter Elementary School?
438 students attend George B Carpenter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of George B Carpenter Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George B Carpenter Elementary School?
George B Carpenter Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does George B Carpenter Elementary School offer ?
George B Carpenter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is George B Carpenter Elementary School part of?
George B Carpenter Elementary School is part of Park Ridge CCSD 64 School District.
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