Serving 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kingsley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kingsley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Kingsley Elementary School's student population of 378 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
378 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kingsley Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
11%
27%
Black
5%
17%
White
74%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Kingsley Elementary School often compared to?
Kingsley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillcrest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Kingsley Elementary School?
378 students attend Kingsley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Kingsley Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kingsley Elementary School?
Kingsley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kingsley Elementary School offer ?
Kingsley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Kingsley Elementary School part of?
Kingsley Elementary School is part of Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District.
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