Top Rankings
Elmhurst SD 205 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,299 students in Elmhurst SD 205 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Elmhurst SD 205 School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
13 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
8,299 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
592 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Elmhurst SD 205 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#69 out of 852 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)44%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
50%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.70
# American Indian Students
13 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
561 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
7%
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,545 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
27%
# Black Students
139 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
2%
17%
# White Students
5,658 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
68%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
382 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
288
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
543
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
638
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
599
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
585
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
549
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
579
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
627
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
578
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
606
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
643
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
629
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
702
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
733
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,839 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,200 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$181 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$193 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,839
$21,914
Spending / Student
$23,200
$21,170
Best Elmhurst SD 205 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
145 W Arthur St
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4541
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4541
Grades: K-5
| 582 students
Rank: #22.
Field Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
295 N Emroy Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-5313
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-5313
Grades: K-5
| 399 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
360 E Crescent Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-6261
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-6261
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
Rank: #44.
York Comm High School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
355 W Saint Charles Rd
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 617-2400
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 617-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,707 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
565 S Fairfield Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4548
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4548
Grades: K-5
| 510 students
Rank: #66.
Edison Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
246 S Fair Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4272
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4272
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #77.
Emerson Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 N West Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-5562
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-5562
Grades: K-5
| 439 students
Rank: #88.
Sandburg Middle School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
345 E Saint Charles Rd
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4534
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4534
Grades: 6-8
| 618 students
Rank: #99.
Jackson Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
925 S Swain Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4544
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4544
Grades: K-5
| 449 students
Rank: #1010.
Bryan Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 W Butterfield Rd
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 617-2350
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 617-2350
Grades: 6-8
| 707 students
Rank: #1111.
Churchville Middle School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
155 E Victory Pkwy
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 832-8682
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 832-8682
Grades: 6-8
| 486 students
Rank: #1212.
Conrad Fischer Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
888 N Wilson St
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 832-8601
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 832-8601
Grades: K-5
| 479 students
Rank: n/an/a
130 W Madison St
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 617-2385
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 617-2385
Grades: PK
| 287 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elmhurst SD 205 School District?
Elmhurst SD 205 School District manages 13 public schools serving 8,299 students.
What is the rank of Elmhurst SD 205 School District?
Elmhurst SD 205 School District is ranked #67 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elmhurst SD 205 School District?
68% of Elmhurst SD 205 School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elmhurst SD 205 School District?
Elmhurst SD 205 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Elmhurst SD 205 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,200 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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