Excellent
#186 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 5% in state
Sarah Adams Elementary School
Elementary School · Lake Zurich Cusd 95 · Lake Zurich, IL
A Lake Zurich Cusd 95 elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
555 Old Mill Grove Rd, Lake Zurich, IL 60047
- Math 57% proficient (2021)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sarah Adams Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 62% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 67% (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
27.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sarah Adams Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,288/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Zurich), 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
$173,043
Median home value
$510,000
Median rent
$1,817/mo
College educated
67.1%
Homeownership
89.2%
Poverty rate
2.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60047; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis De Sales SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 267 | Compare → |
| May Whitney Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 685 | Compare → |
| Isaac Fox Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 511 | 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.
Lake Zurich Cusd 95
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $20,006NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sarah Adams Elementary School is listed in Lake Zurich CUSD 95; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sarah Adams Elementary School
Sarah Adams Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lake Zurich, IL, part of Lake Zurich Cusd 95, serving approximately 426 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #186 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sarah Adams Elementary School
What grades does Sarah Adams Elementary School serve?
Sarah Adams Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sarah Adams Elementary School?
Sarah Adams Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 426 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sarah Adams Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sarah Adams Elementary School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sarah Adams Elementary School rank in IL?
Sarah Adams Elementary School ranks #186 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Sarah Adams Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sarah Adams Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Sarah Adams Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sarah Adams Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sarah Adams Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sarah Adams Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sarah Adams Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sarah Adams Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sarah Adams Elementary School?
27.7% of students at Sarah Adams Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 426
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (847) 438-5986
- Area population (ZIP 60047)
- 44,100
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 60047; 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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