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South Elem School vs George B Carpenter 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%.

Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

South Elem School

Des Plaines, IL

5.5/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th

233 students

George B Carpenter Elem School

Park Ridge, IL

7.1/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th

432 students

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Ratings Comparison

MetricSouth Elem SchoolGeorge B Carpenter Elem School
Overall Rating5.5 / 107.1 / 10
Academic Score7.89.8
Growth Score2.44.5
Diversity Index——
Free/Reduced Lunch49.8%—
Environment Score9.69.8
State Rank#2,653 of 3,814#1,353 of 3,814
State Percentile31th65th

Test Scores

SubjectSouth Elem SchoolGeorge B Carpenter Elem School
Math Proficiency67.0%65.0%
Math (State Avg)——
ELA Proficiency67.0%71.0%
ELA (State Avg)——

School Details

DetailSouth Elem SchoolGeorge B Carpenter Elem School
TypeElementary SchoolElementary School
GradesKindergarten – 5thKindergarten – 5th
Enrollment233432
Student-Teacher Ratio10.1:112.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch49.8%—
DistrictCCSD 62Park Ridge CCSD 64
CityDes PlainesPark Ridge

Neighborhood

MetricDes Plaines (60018)Park Ridge (60068)
Median Household Income$85,415$138,201
Median Home Value$302,400$539,700
Median Rent$1,174$1,511
College Educated (Bachelor's+)26.4%65.1%
Poverty Rate8.1%3.5%
Avg Commute25 min28 min
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