Elm Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527 · Hinsdale CCSD 181
#3 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#309 of 50,301 nationally
About Elm Elem School
Elm Elem School is a public elementary located in Burr Ridge, in the Hinsdale CCSD 181 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 287 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 92.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 3rd of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (98th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (87th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 287.
There are 4 schools in Burr Ridge; Elm Elem School ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)77%
- Reading proficiency (30%)87%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)11.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Elm Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 11.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 87%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Elm Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Oak Elem School
Hinsdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students · 1.2 km away
Hinsdale Central High School
Hinsdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,445 students · 1.2 km away
Madison Elem School
Hinsdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
367 students · 2.1 km away
Hinsdale Middle School
Hinsdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
755 students · 2.3 km away
Holmes Elem School
Clarendon Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
519 students · 2.4 km away
Highlands Middle School
La Grange Highlands · Public middle · Grades 5–8
429 students · 2.5 km away
Forest Hills Elem School
Western Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
289 students · 2.5 km away
Highlands Elem School
La Grange Highlands · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
565 students · 2.6 km away
Walker School
Clarendon Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–5
299 students · 3.1 km away
Monroe Elem School
Hinsdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
325 students · 3.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Gregory Math & Sci Elem Academy
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287 students
Grissom Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
287 students
North Elem School
Nokomis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
287 students
Pepper Ridge Elementary School
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
287 students
Eastview Elementary School
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
288 students
Chester-East Lincoln Elem School
Lincoln · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
288 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Elm Elem School a good school?
Elm Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 92.8 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #3 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Elm Elem School rank in Illinois?
Elm Elem School ranks #3 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #309 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Elm Elem School?
Elm Elem School had 287 students in 2025.
Is Elm Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Elm Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Elm Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Elm Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.