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#2222 of 3,813 schools in IL
Big Hollow Elem School
Elementary School · Big Hollow Sd 38 · Ingleside, IL
A Big Hollow Sd 38 elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
33315 N Fish Lake Rd, Ingleside, IL 60041
- Math 28% proficient (2021)
- Reading 28% proficient (2022)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Big Hollow Elem School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 28% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Big Hollow Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,569
Median home value
$241,100
Median rent
$976/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60041; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 1–5 | 2.1 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| Raymond Ellis Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 1–5 | 2.7 mi | 588 | Compare → |
| Park East SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–4 | 2.9 mi | 331 | Compare → |
| St Bede Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 3.1 mi | 188 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Big Hollow Sd 38
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,231NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Big Hollow Elem School is listed in Big Hollow SD 38; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Big Hollow Elem School
Big Hollow Elem School is a public elementary school in Ingleside, IL, part of Big Hollow Sd 38, serving approximately 523 students in grades 2nd-4th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,222 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Big Hollow Elem School
What grades does Big Hollow Elem School serve?
Big Hollow Elem School serves students in grades 2nd through 4th.
How many students attend Big Hollow Elem School?
Big Hollow Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 523 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Hollow Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Hollow Elem School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Big Hollow Elem School rank in IL?
Big Hollow Elem School ranks #2,222 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Big Hollow Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Big Hollow Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Big Hollow Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Big Hollow Elem School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Big Hollow Elem School a charter school?
No, Big Hollow Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Big Hollow Elem School a Title I school?
No, Big Hollow Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Big Hollow Elem School?
38.0% of students at Big Hollow Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 523
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.9%
- Phone
- (847) 740-5321
- Area population (ZIP 60041)
- 8,920
- Area average commute
- 34.5 min
- Area median age
- 40
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60041; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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