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#992 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 26% in state

Sleepy Hollow Elem School

Elementary School · Cusd 300 · Sleepy Hollow, IL

A Cusd 300 elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

898 Glen Oak Dr, Sleepy Hollow, IL 60118

  • Math 37% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+8.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$17,080
Chronic Absenteeism20.6%

Students at Sleepy Hollow Elem School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency37%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
97%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
64%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2022
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 59% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

40%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Sleepy Hollow 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average289/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sleepy Hollow), 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

$104,572

Median home value

$340,000

Median rent

$1,532/mo

College educated

43.8%

Homeownership

69.7%

Poverty rate

5.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60118; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Catherine of Siena Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–81.3 mi169Compare →
The Goddard School of ElginPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.4 mi16Compare →
Dundee Highlands Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.3K–51.5 mi362Compare →
Algonquin Lakes Elem SchEnrollment path unverified8.2K–5Not available395Compare →

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.

Cusd 300

Schools in district
29
Rank in district
#7 of 27
District spending per student
$17,080NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sleepy Hollow Elem School is listed in CUSD 300; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sleepy Hollow Elem School

Sleepy Hollow Elem School is a public elementary school in Sleepy Hollow, IL, part of Cusd 300, serving approximately 413 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #992 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sleepy Hollow Elem School

What grades does Sleepy Hollow Elem School serve?

Sleepy Hollow Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Sleepy Hollow Elem School?

Sleepy Hollow Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 413 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sleepy Hollow Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sleepy Hollow Elem School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sleepy Hollow Elem School rank in IL?

Sleepy Hollow Elem School ranks #992 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Sleepy Hollow Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sleepy Hollow Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Sleepy Hollow Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sleepy Hollow Elem School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Sleepy Hollow Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Sleepy Hollow Elem School a Title I school?

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

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sleepy Hollow Elem School?

40.0% of students at Sleepy Hollow 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 – 5th
Enrollment
413
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Kane County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.6%
Area population (ZIP 60118)
15,692
Area average commute
28.9 min
Area median age
41.9
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 60118; 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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