Very Good
#1245 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 33% in state
Ideal Elem School
Elementary School · La Grange Sd 105 South · Countryside, IL
A La Grange Sd 105 South elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9901 W 58th St, Countryside, IL 60525
- Math 22% proficient (2021)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ideal Elem School score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 48 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 44% (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
75.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ideal 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,606/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Countryside), 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
$113,718
Median home value
$422,500
Median rent
$1,475/mo
College educated
52.9%
Homeownership
79.6%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60525; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cletus SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 264 | Compare → |
| Spring Ave Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 324 | Compare → |
| Hodgkins Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 149 | Compare → |
| Seventh Ave Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 198 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
La Grange Sd 105 South
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $25,112NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ideal Elem School is listed in La Grange SD 105 South; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ideal Elem School
Ideal Elem School is a public elementary school in Countryside, IL, part of La Grange Sd 105 South, serving approximately 251 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,245 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ideal Elem School
What grades does Ideal Elem School serve?
Ideal Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Ideal Elem School?
Ideal Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 251 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ideal Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ideal Elem School is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ideal Elem School rank in IL?
Ideal Elem School ranks #1,245 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Ideal Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ideal Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Ideal Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ideal Elem School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ideal Elem School a charter school?
No, Ideal Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ideal Elem School a Title I school?
No, Ideal Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ideal Elem School?
75.7% of students at Ideal 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 251
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.3%
- Phone
- (708) 482-2750
- Area population (ZIP 60525)
- 31,453
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 60525; 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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