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George B Carpenter Elem School vs South Elem School

George B Carpenter Elem School has a higher overall rating of 7.1/10 compared to 5.5/10. George B Carpenter Elem School is significantly larger with 432 students, about 1.9× the size of South Elem School (233). In math proficiency, South Elem School leads at 67.0%.

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George B Carpenter Elem School

Park Ridge, IL

7.1/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th

432 students

South Elem School

Des Plaines, IL

5.5/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th

233 students

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Ratings Comparison

MetricGeorge B Carpenter Elem SchoolSouth Elem School
Overall Rating7.1 / 105.5 / 10
Academic Score9.87.8
Growth Score4.52.4
Diversity Index——
Free/Reduced Lunch—49.8%
Environment Score9.89.6
State Rank#1,353 of 3,814#2,653 of 3,814
State Percentile65th31th

Test Scores

SubjectGeorge B Carpenter Elem SchoolSouth Elem School
Math Proficiency65.0%67.0%
Math (State Avg)——
ELA Proficiency71.0%67.0%
ELA (State Avg)——

School Details

DetailGeorge B Carpenter Elem SchoolSouth Elem School
TypeElementary SchoolElementary School
GradesKindergarten – 5thKindergarten – 5th
Enrollment432233
Student-Teacher Ratio12.0:110.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch—49.8%
DistrictPark Ridge CCSD 64CCSD 62
CityPark RidgeDes Plaines

Neighborhood

MetricPark Ridge (60068)Des Plaines (60018)
Median Household Income$138,201$85,415
Median Home Value$539,700$302,400
Median Rent$1,511$1,174
College Educated (Bachelor's+)65.1%26.4%
Poverty Rate3.5%8.1%
Avg Commute28 min25 min
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