Enrollment
482
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Buffalo Grove, IL
Ivy Hall Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ivy Hall Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172103003718
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ivy Hall Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Buffalo Grove · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 482
- students enrolled
Ivy Hall Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ivy Hall Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Buffalo Grove, IL.
School address
District: Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 · Illinois
NCES ID 172103003718 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ivy Hall Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ivy Hall Elementary School
Ivy Hall Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, enrolling 482 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 482 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Asian (48%) and White (41%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
11.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 spends $21,048 per pupil, 24% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Buffalo Grove's elementary schools, it stands alongside Meridian School (702 students): Ivy Hall Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.7:1 vs 13.6:1).
Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 also operates Woodlawn Middle School (632 students) and Twin Groves Middle School (625 students) alongside Ivy Hall Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ivy Hall Elementary School compares
Ivy Hall Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in Illinois - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$21,048
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 482 Top 33% in Illinois - larger than 67% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Students per teacher 11.7:1 -16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172103003718
Student demographics
Asian 47.5%
White 40.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Asian at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Ivy Hall Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 11.4%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96, which includes Ivy Hall Elementary School.
$21,048
Per student
+24%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.0%
State 24.7%
Federal 4.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Ivy Hall Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlawn Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twin Groves Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Country Meadows Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kildeer Countryside Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ivy Hall Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Buffalo Grove
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Meridian School
Standard public school
702 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Tripp School
Standard public school
485 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Prairie Elementary School
Standard public school
453 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Earl Pritchett School
Standard public school
430 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Ivy Hall Elementary School
How many students attend Ivy Hall Elementary School?
Ivy Hall Elementary School has 482 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Buffalo Grove, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ivy Hall Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ivy Hall Elementary School is 11.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ivy Hall Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ivy Hall Elementary School is Asian at 47.5% of enrollment, in Buffalo Grove, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ivy Hall Elementary School?
Ivy Hall Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ivy Hall Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Buffalo Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Ivy Hall Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Buffalo Grove, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Buffalo Grove on the city page.
Is Ivy Hall Elementary School a good school?
Ivy Hall Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96?
Besides Ivy Hall Elementary School, Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 also operates Woodlawn Middle School (632 students), Twin Groves Middle School (625 students), and Prairie Elementary School (453 students). See the Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 district page for the complete list.