Excellent
#34 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 1% in state
Wilmot Elem School
Elementary School · Deerfield Sd 109 · Deerfield, IL
A Deerfield Sd 109 elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
795 Wilmot Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015
- Math 71% proficient (2021)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wilmot Elem School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 65% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (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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Where Wilmot Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat 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
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Park Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 433 | Compare → |
| Kipling Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 459 | Compare → |
| Walden Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 447 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Deerfield Sd 109
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Wilmot Elem School is listed in Deerfield SD 109; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wilmot Elem School
Wilmot Elem School is a public elementary school in Deerfield, IL, part of Deerfield Sd 109, serving approximately 483 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #34 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wilmot Elem School
What grades does Wilmot Elem School serve?
Wilmot Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Wilmot Elem School?
Wilmot Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 483 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilmot Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilmot Elem School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wilmot Elem School rank in IL?
Wilmot Elem School ranks #34 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Wilmot Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wilmot Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Wilmot Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilmot Elem School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wilmot Elem School a charter school?
No, Wilmot Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wilmot Elem School a Title I school?
No, Wilmot Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 483
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.1%
- Phone
- (847) 945-1075
- 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
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