Joyce Kilmer Elementary School

Summary:

Joyce Kilmer Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, serving 530 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21, which is ranked 588 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite increased spending per student, Joyce Kilmer Elementary School consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 25.4% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 28.7% for the district and 41.2% for the state. The school also struggles to support the academic achievement of certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic and White students, who perform in the bottom quartile of Illinois elementary schools. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.2% in 2019-2020 to 23.7% in 2023-2024, which is notably higher than the district and state averages.

When comparing Joyce Kilmer Elementary School to other nearby schools within the same district, it becomes evident that the school is underperforming. For instance, Edgar A. Poe Elementary School, also part of Wheeling CCSD 21, outperforms Joyce Kilmer in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. This disparity in performance suggests that the district and school may need to re-evaluate their resource allocation and instructional strategies to better support student learning and address the root causes of the school's challenges.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 655 Golfview Ter
       Buffalo Grove, IL  60089-3536


(847) 520-2760

District: Wheeling CCSD 21

SchoolDigger Rank:
1037th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,902 Help


Students who attend Joyce Kilmer Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Cooper Middle School
High:    Buffalo Grove High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  579

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.1%
Hispanic:
38.3%
Asian:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.2% Help


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Compare Details Joyce Kilmer Elementary School ranks worse than 50.2% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 4th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Wheeling CCSD 21 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.39. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (46.1%), Hispanic (38.3%), Asian (7.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School is 16. 7 elementary schools in the Wheeling CCSD 21 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School is $17,902. 8 elementary schools in the Wheeling CCSD 21 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Joyce Kilmer Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Joyce Kilmer Elementary School 1037th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Joyce Kilmer Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Wheeling CCSD 21:

SchoolDigger ranks Wheeling CCSD 21 588th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Joyce Kilmer Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 73.81 588th 2020 70.9%
2004 71.49 649th 2030 68.0%
2005 62.15 939th 2022 53.6%
2006 66.12 842nd 2086 59.6%
2007 63.96 916th 2095 56.3%
2008 43.15 1392nd 2092 33.5%
2009 49.63 1286th 2120 39.3%
2010 37.44 1531st 2139 28.4%
2011 34.02 1586th 2147 26.1%
2012 42.32 1458th 2166 32.7%
2013 44.99 1281st 2167 40.9%
2014 44.05 1239th 2093 40.8%
2015 37.32 1200th 2052 41.5%
2016 34.95 1287th 2046 37.1%
2017 33.56 1319th 2044 35.5%
2018 39.98 1173rd 2037 42.4%
2019 39.53 1206th 2086 42.2%
2021 34.35 1199th 1948 38.4%
2022 42.48 1124th 2082 46.0%
2023 37.68 1216th 2077 41.5%
2024 45.39 1037th 2067 49.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.32 607th 718 15.5%
2019 44.91 375th 743 49.5%
2021 54.58 137th 537 74.5%
2022 49.62 296th 768 61.5%
2023 57.24 229th 788 70.9%
2024 60.42 195th 826 76.4%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.33 803rd 1194 32.7%
2022 40.52 549th 1113 50.7%
2023 36.58 667th 1156 42.3%
2024 43.25 582nd 1195 51.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.35 1054th 1765 40.3%
2019 39.49 1123rd 1816 38.2%
2021 55.41 518th 1514 65.8%
2022 55.64 645th 1763 63.4%
2023 43.19 976th 1808 46.0%
2024 55.35 667th 1793 62.8%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.83 1313th 1964 33.1%
2019 35.16 1270th 2019 37.1%
2021 30.46 1139th 1680 32.2%
2022 43.03 1026th 1970 47.9%
2023 36.72 1163rd 1957 40.6%
2024 44.86 982nd 1942 49.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.70 338th 907 62.7%
2024 44.42 413th 886 53.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.67 925th 1972 53.1%
2019 44.66 1040th 2019 48.5%
2021 34.54 1043rd 1707 38.9%
2022 41.03 1068th 1977 46.0%
2023 39.00 1126th 1984 43.2%
2024 44.89 990th 1959 49.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.59 195th 243 19.8%
2023 36.88 162nd 237 31.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.93 707th 938 24.6%
2019 25.17 793rd 955 17.0%
2021 30.54 530th 742 28.6%
2022 34.37 617th 954 35.3%
2023 24.63 814th 970 16.1%
2024 24.48 777th 959 19.0%
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Rank History for White students at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.20 611th 1463 58.2%
2019 44.46 837th 1462 42.7%
2021 36.62 855th 1308 34.6%
2022 37.84 918th 1425 35.6%
2023 29.16 1064th 1419 25.0%
2024 38.98 862nd 1392 38.1%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Joyce Kilmer Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 359 6 15 8 1 n/a n/a 0 389
1989 354 5 17 7 n/a n/a n/a 0 383
1990 362 4 20 9 n/a n/a n/a 0 395
1991 401 4 42 12 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1992 403 4 33 15 2 n/a n/a 0 457
1993 410 7 31 21 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1994 429 7 35 17 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1995 423 4 26 57 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1996 423 4 26 57 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1997 427 6 24 68 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1998 446 4 25 78 0 n/a n/a 0 553
1999 449 5 25 76 0 n/a n/a 0 555
2000 430 9 24 86 0 n/a n/a 0 549
2001 397 7 28 96 0 n/a n/a 0 528
2002 345 3 22 23 0 n/a n/a 0 393
2003 345 3 22 23 0 n/a n/a 0 393
2004 341 7 19 34 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2005 227 19 22 184 0 n/a n/a 8 460
2006 190 21 20 189 0 n/a n/a 8 428
2007 155 22 23 231 0 n/a n/a 12 443
2008 143 13 22 251 0 n/a n/a 14 443
2009 160 15 37 307 0 n/a n/a 26 545
2010 134 5 40 280 0 n/a n/a 32 491
2011 146 3 33 302 1 1 8 0 494
2012 153 4 38 307 6 1 9 0 518
2013 177 7 35 285 6 1 7 0 518
2014 165 8 38 272 7 1 11 0 502
2015 148 9 42 273 5 1 6 0 484
2016 145 6 36 289 5 1 5 0 487
2017 139 5 46 311 3 0 12 0 516
2018 140 8 49 301 4 0 14 0 516
2019 169 9 42 255 4 0 27 0 506
2020 178 8 43 241 3 0 21 0 494
2021 181 9 50 241 3 0 22 0 506
2022 192 9 41 228 3 0 27 0 500
2023 227 8 44 220 2 0 29 0 530
2024 267 12 42 222 0 0 36 0 579

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 389 22.0 17.6 n/a
1989 383 21.0 18.2 n/a
1990 395 22.2 17.7 n/a
1991 459 26.0 17.6 n/a
1992 457 27.1 16.8 n/a
1993 469 25.7 18.2 n/a
1994 488 24.0 20.3 n/a
1995 510 28.5 17.9 n/a
1996 510 28.5 17.9 n/a
1997 525 30.0 17.5 n/a
1998 553 34.1 16.2 n/a
1999 555 33.5 16.6 n/a
2000 549 33.0 16.6 n/a
2001 528 32.7 16.1 n/a
2002 393 23.6 16.7 12.2
2003 393 23.6 16.7 12.2
2004 401 24.0 16.7 10.2
2005 460 26.8 17.2 32.1
2006 428 24.9 17.2 36.9
2007 443 23.0 19.3 46.6
2008 443 24.0 18.5 50.3
2009 545 26.5 20.6 38.7
2010 491 28.5 17.1 52.7
2011 494 29.0 17.0 48
2012 518 30.0 17.2 52.7
2013 518 49.1 10.5 58.3
2014 502 30.0 16.7 60
2015 484 29.0 16.6 66.1
2016 487 27.0 18.0 58.9
2017 516 27.0 19.1 66.1
2018 516 27.4 18.8 52.9
2019 506 29.5 17.1 51
2020 494 27.8 17.7 51.2
2021 506 n/a n/a n/a
2022 500 35.0 14.2 58
2023 530 35.5 14.9 51.7
2024 579 36.0 16.0 67.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Joyce Kilmer Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 389 22.0 17.6 n/a
1989 383 21.0 18.2 n/a
1990 395 22.2 17.7 n/a
1991 459 26.0 17.6 n/a
1992 457 27.1 16.8 n/a
1993 469 25.7 18.2 n/a
1994 488 24.0 20.3 n/a
1995 510 28.5 17.9 n/a
1996 510 28.5 17.9 n/a
1997 525 30.0 17.5 n/a
1998 553 34.1 16.2 n/a
1999 555 33.5 16.6 n/a
2000 549 33.0 16.6 n/a
2001 528 32.7 16.1 n/a
2002 393 23.6 16.7 12.2
2003 393 23.6 16.7 12.2
2004 401 24.0 16.7 10.2
2005 460 26.8 17.2 32.1
2006 428 24.9 17.2 36.9
2007 443 23.0 19.3 46.6
2008 443 24.0 18.5 50.3
2009 545 26.5 20.6 38.7
2010 491 28.5 17.1 52.7
2011 494 29.0 17.0 48
2012 518 30.0 17.2 52.7
2013 518 49.1 10.5 58.3
2014 502 30.0 16.7 60
2015 484 29.0 16.6 66.1
2016 487 27.0 18.0 58.9
2017 516 27.0 19.1 66.1
2018 516 27.4 18.8 52.9
2019 506 29.5 17.1 51
2020 494 27.8 17.7 51.2
2021 506 n/a n/a n/a
2022 500 35.0 14.2 58
2023 530 35.5 14.9 51.7
2024 579 36.0 16.0 67.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Joyce Kilmer Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis B
201599.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%
201699.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.0%99.2%
201798.8%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.0%99.0%
201898.8%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.8%
201996.1%96.1%96.1%96.1%96.1%96.1%
202196.0%96.2%96.2%96.2%96.4%95.7%96.2%
202296.5%96.2%96.2%96.2%92.9%96.5%
202394.6%95.2%95.2%95.2%91.7%95.5%97.5%
202492.6%92.8%92.8%92.8%91.1%92.2%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Joyce Kilmer Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $258 (1.7%) $15,336 (98.4%) $15,593
2020 $1,074 (7.3%) $13,719 (92.7%) $14,793
2021 $1,517 (9.1%) $15,223 (90.9%) $16,740
2022 $1,517 (9.1%) $15,223 (90.9%) $16,740
2023 $2,212 (11.8%) $16,497 (88.2%) $18,709
2024 $1,053 (5.9%) $16,849 (94.1%) $17,902

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Joyce Kilmer Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1206th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1216th of 2077 Elementary schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Joyce Kilmer Elementary School)11.814.5
 2.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wheeling CCSD 21)18.311.8
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Joyce Kilmer Elementary School)28.926.1
 2.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wheeling CCSD 21)30.124
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Joyce Kilmer Elementary School)26.319.1
 7.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wheeling CCSD 21)26.918.1
 8.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Joyce Kilmer Elementary School)26.232.5
 6.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wheeling CCSD 21)33.227.9
 5.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Joyce Kilmer Elementary School)37.216
 21.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wheeling CCSD 21)30.120.4
 9.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Joyce Kilmer Elementary School)35.225.2
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wheeling CCSD 21)34.225.7
 8.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Joyce Kilmer Elementary School)48.439
 9.4%
   5th Grade Science (Wheeling CCSD 21)52.248.2
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students506530
 4.7%
African American98
 11.1%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian4244
 4.8%
Hispanic255220
 13.7%
Pacific Islander00
White169227
 34.3%
Two or More Races2729
 7.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51%51.7%
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Students who attend Joyce Kilmer Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cooper Middle School
High : Buffalo Grove High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 579 students attended Joyce Kilmer Elementary School.

Students at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School are 46% White, 38% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Joyce Kilmer Elementary School ranks 1037th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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