Neil Armstrong Elementary School

1320 Kingsdale Rd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 497 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Neil Armstrong Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 497 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 30% in IL
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Neil Armstrong Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Neil Armstrong Elementary School's student population of 497 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
497 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Neil Armstrong Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Neil Armstrong Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#964 out of 3426 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Neil Armstrong Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
25-29%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Neil Armstrong Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Neil Armstrong Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Neil Armstrong Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
30%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Neil Armstrong Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
21%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Neil Armstrong Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
10%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Neil Armstrong Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
36%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Neil Armstrong Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Neil Armstrong Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Neil Armstrong Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Neil Armstrong Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
12%
27%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Neil Armstrong Elementary School's ranking?
Neil Armstrong Elementary School is ranked #964 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Neil Armstrong Elementary School often compared to?
Neil Armstrong Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Macarthur Intrntl Spanish Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Neil Armstrong Elementary School?
497 students attend Neil Armstrong Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Neil Armstrong Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Neil Armstrong Elementary School?
Neil Armstrong Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Neil Armstrong Elementary School offer ?
Neil Armstrong Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Neil Armstrong Elementary School part of?
Neil Armstrong Elementary School is part of Schaumburg CCSD 54 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 497 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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