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#104 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 3% in state

Ivy Hall Elementary School

Elementary School · Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96

1072 Ivy Hall Ln, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Enrollment

494

Student-Teacher

12:1

Score

9.2

Grades

1st – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Illinois schools

#104 of 3,813

In Buffalo Grove

#2 of 12

public schools

In district

#1 of 7

Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96

School environment

9.7 / 10

Excellent

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Ivy Hall Elementary School

9.2/10

Elementary School in Buffalo Grove · grades 1st – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Ivy Hall Elementary School

Ivy Hall Elementary School is a public elementary school in Buffalo Grove, IL, part of Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96. Ivy Hall Elementary School serves approximately 494 students, and covers grades 1st-5th, and has a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. Ivy Hall Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #104 of 3,813 schools in IL.

Structured state assessment records for Ivy Hall Elementary School show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.4 pts above district
  • This school 9.2 · Excellent
  • District avg 8.8
  • IL avg 6.2

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency64% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+14.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile94th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
Per-Pupil Spending$22,281
Chronic Absenteeism11.7%

Ivy Hall Elementary School — Students at Ivy Hall Elementary School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores IL EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 79.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 76.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
99.5%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
74%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
76%
ELA
71%
2018
Math
73%
ELA
69%
2019
Math
73%
ELA
69%
2020*
Math
60%
ELA
58%
2021*
Math
60%
ELA
58%
2022
ELA
68%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.7/10.

How Ivy Hall Elementary School Compares

See how Ivy Hall Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
9.2/10
97th percentile in IL
Academic
9.6/10
Excellent
Growth
8.7/10
Excellent
Environment
9.7/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
41 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
11.7%

Location

1072 Ivy Hall Ln, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Ivy Hall Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Earl Pritchett School (rated 9.2/10, 1.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Prairie Elementary School (rated 9.1/10, 0.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Tripp School (rated 8.9/10, 1.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Buffalo Grove, see our Buffalo Grove schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr Buffalo Grove 0.3 mi 8.1
MONTESSORI WORLD OF DISCOVERY Buffalo Grove 0.6 mi
Prairie Elementary School Buffalo Grove 0.9 mi 9.1
YACHAD KIDS ACADEMY Buffalo Grove 1.0 mi 7.6
Cooper Middle School Buffalo Grove 1.2 mi 7.7
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF LONG GROVE Long Grove 1.2 mi 6.0
ST MARY SCHOOL Buffalo Grove 1.3 mi 6.6
Henry W Longfellow Elem School Buffalo Grove 1.6 mi 8.0
Kildeer Countryside Elem School Long Grove 1.3 mi 8.7
Tripp School Buffalo Grove 1.3 mi 8.9
Buffalo Grove High School Buffalo Grove 1.9 mi 8.4
Twin Groves Middle School Buffalo Grove 2.0 mi 9.2
BRIGHT HORIZONS Arlington Heights 2.0 mi
Joyce Kilmer Elem School Buffalo Grove 2.0 mi 5.8
Meridian School Buffalo Grove 1.9 mi 8.9
NEWHOPE ACADEMY Arlington Heights 2.3 mi 7.9
Aptakisic Junior High School Buffalo Grove 1.8 mi 9.1
BUFFALO GROVE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Buffalo Grove 2.3 mi
Earl Pritchett School Buffalo Grove 1.9 mi 9.2
LONG GROVE COUNTRY SCHOOL Long Grove 2.1 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 60089 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$129,932

Median Home Value

$393,000

Median Rent

$2,042/mo

Population

42,781

College Educated

66.7%

Homeownership

81.5%

Avg Commute

27.5 min

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Median Age

42.1

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Carrie Busey Elem School Savoy, IL 9.2
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Crow Island Elem School Winnetka, IL 9.2
Earl Pritchett School Buffalo Grove, IL 9.2
Hamilton Elem School Chicago, IL 9.2
Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy Chicago, IL 9.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ivy Hall Elementary School

What grades does Ivy Hall Elementary School serve?

Ivy Hall Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 5th.

How many students attend Ivy Hall Elementary School?

Ivy Hall Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 494 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ivy Hall Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ivy Hall Elementary 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 Ivy Hall Elementary School rank in IL?

Ivy Hall Elementary School ranks #104 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Ivy Hall Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ivy Hall Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Ivy Hall Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ivy Hall Elementary School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Ivy Hall Elementary School a charter school?

No, Ivy Hall Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ivy Hall Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Ivy Hall Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
60 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
57 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
1st – 5th
Enrollment
494
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.7%

District

Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96
District Enrollment
3,496
Schools in District
7
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,281
District Rank
#1 of 7

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