Excellent
#83 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 2% in state
George B Carpenter Elem School
Elementary School · Park Ridge Ccsd 64 · Park Ridge, IL
A Park Ridge Ccsd 64 elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
300 N Hamlin Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
- Math 53% proficient (2021)
- Reading 74% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at George B Carpenter Elem School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 74% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 75% (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 26 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where George B Carpenter Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated947/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Park Ridge), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$138,201
Median home value
$539,700
Median rent
$1,511/mo
College educated
65.1%
Homeownership
85.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60068; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 581 | Compare → |
| St Andrews Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 155 | Compare → |
| Franklin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 533 | Compare → |
| Embers AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 177 | 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.
Park Ridge Ccsd 64
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $22,454NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
George B Carpenter Elem School is listed in Park Ridge CCSD 64; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About George B Carpenter Elem School
George B Carpenter Elem School is a public elementary school in Park Ridge, IL, part of Park Ridge Ccsd 64, serving approximately 432 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #83 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George B Carpenter Elem School
What grades does George B Carpenter Elem School serve?
George B Carpenter Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend George B Carpenter Elem School?
George B Carpenter Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 432 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George B Carpenter Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at George B Carpenter Elem School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does George B Carpenter Elem School rank in IL?
George B Carpenter Elem School ranks #83 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is George B Carpenter Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
George B Carpenter Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 George B Carpenter Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, George B Carpenter Elem School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is George B Carpenter Elem School a charter school?
No, George B Carpenter Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is George B Carpenter Elem School a Title I school?
No, George B Carpenter Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 432
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.8%
- Phone
- (847) 318-4370
- Area population (ZIP 60068)
- 39,227
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
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 60068; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
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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