Serving 257 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ideal 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 28%). 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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ideal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Ideal Elementary School's student population of 257 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ideal Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ideal Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#1339 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
64%
27%
Black
4%
17%
White
27%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ideal Elementary School's ranking?
Ideal Elementary School is ranked #1339 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Ideal Elementary School often compared to?
Ideal Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Ave Elementary School, Highlands Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Ideal Elementary School?
257 students attend Ideal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Ideal Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ideal Elementary School?
Ideal Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ideal Elementary School offer ?
Ideal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ideal Elementary School part of?
Ideal Elementary School is part of La Grange SD 105 South School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
March 31, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
April 01, 2025 (Tuesday)
Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
April 02, 2025 (Wednesday)
Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
April 03, 2025 (Thursday)
Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
April 04, 2025 (Friday)
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