Kipling Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Deerfield, Illinois 60015 · Deerfield SD 109
#21 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#1270 of 50,301 nationally
About Kipling Elem School
Kipling Elem School is a public elementary located in Deerfield, in the Deerfield SD 109 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 452 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 88.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 21st of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (92th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (82th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 452.
There are 7 schools in Deerfield; Kipling Elem School ranks 5th of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)74%
- Reading proficiency (30%)77%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)11.9
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 Kipling Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 11.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 74%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Kipling Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Alan B Shepard Middle School
Deerfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
476 students · 1.1 km away
Walden Elem School
Deerfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
445 students · 1.2 km away
Sherwood Elem School
Highland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
342 students · 1.5 km away
Red Oak Elem School
Highland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
225 students · 1.8 km away
Wilmot Elem School
Deerfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
477 students · 2.1 km away
South Park Elem School
Deerfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
424 students · 2.1 km away
Deerfield High School
Deerfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,437 students · 2.5 km away
Charles J Caruso Middle School
Deerfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
440 students · 2.7 km away
Bannockburn School
Bannockburn · Public elementary · Grades K–8
165 students · 3.5 km away
Hickory Point Elem School
Northbrook · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
425 students · 3.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
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452 students
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452 students
Frohardt Elem School
Granite City · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
452 students
William E Young School
Homer Glen · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
452 students
Forest Road Elem School
La Grange Park · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
452 students
New Berlin Elementary School
New Berlin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kipling Elem School a good school?
Kipling Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 88.1 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #21 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 Kipling Elem School rank in Illinois?
Kipling Elem School ranks #21 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #1270 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Kipling Elem School?
Kipling Elem School had 452 students in 2025.
Is Kipling Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Kipling Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Kipling Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kipling Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.