- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172103003718
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 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 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Buffalo Grove · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 482
- students enrolled
Ivy Hall Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 172103003718 · Buffalo Grove, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 12.4:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodlawn Middle School (632 students)
Resource Investment Index #4 of 5 elementary schools in Buffalo Grove. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Ivy Hall Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodlawn Middl
Woodlawn Middle School
632 students
- Twin Groves Mi
Twin Groves Middle School
625 students
- This school
Ivy Hall Elementary School
482 students
- Prairie Elemen
Prairie Elementary School
453 students
- Country Meadow
Country Meadows Elem School
439 students
- Kildeer Countr
Kildeer Countryside Elem School
428 students
What this shows Ivy Hall Elementary School reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 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
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Illinois - lower ratio than 66% 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
$22,281
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96, which includes Ivy Hall Elementary School.
$22,281
Per student
+22%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 71.0%
State 24.7%
Federal 4.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 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
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Buffalo Grove
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Meridian School
Standard public school
702 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Tripp School
Standard public school
485 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Prairie Elementary School
Standard public school
453 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Earl Pritchett School
Standard public school
430 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~482 students)
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 12.4:1, which is 11% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 21% 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 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.
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