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#101 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 3% in state

Kipling Elem School

Elementary School · Deerfield Sd 109 · Deerfield, IL

A Deerfield Sd 109 elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

700 Kipling Pl, Deerfield, IL 60015

  • Math 62% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+10.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.5:1
District spending per student$26,414
Chronic Absenteeism10.2%

Students at Kipling Elem School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency62%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 57% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
97%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
84%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
78%
2015
Math
80%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
76%
ELA
79%
2017
Math
74%
ELA
74%
2018
Math
74%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
74%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2022
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 77% (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).

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The neighborhood

Where Kipling 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 72Very Walkable
  • Transit 28Some Transit
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,038/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Deerfield), 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

$186,786

Median home value

$602,700

Median rent

$2,284/mo

College educated

80%

Homeownership

84.9%

Poverty rate

2.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Walden Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.4K–50.8 mi447Compare →
Montessori Connection WestPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.9 mi7Compare →
Sherwood Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0K–51.0 mi354Compare →
Red Oak Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9K–51.1 mi205Compare →

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.

Deerfield Sd 109

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$26,414NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kipling Elem School is listed in Deerfield SD 109; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kipling Elem School

Kipling Elem School is a public elementary school in Deerfield, IL, part of Deerfield Sd 109, serving approximately 459 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #101 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kipling Elem School

What grades does Kipling Elem School serve?

Kipling Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Kipling Elem School?

Kipling Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 459 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipling Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Kipling Elem School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kipling Elem School rank in IL?

Kipling Elem School ranks #101 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Kipling Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kipling Elem 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 Kipling Elem School?

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

Is Kipling Elem School a charter school?

No, Kipling Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kipling Elem School a Title I school?

No, Kipling Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
459
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.2%
Area population (ZIP 60015)
27,720
Area average commute
29.2 min
Area median age
44.2
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 60015; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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