North Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Des Plaines, Illinois 60016 · CCSD 62
#883 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#26381 of 50,301 nationally
About North Elementary School
North Elementary School is a public elementary located in Des Plaines, in the CCSD 62 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 599 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 48.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 883rd of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (88th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 599.
There are 17 schools in Des Plaines; North Elementary School ranks 10th of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)45%
- Reading proficiency (30%)43%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)71.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.1
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 North Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 43%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 45%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near North Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Central Elem School
Des Plaines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
322 students · 831 m away
Maine East High School
Park Ridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,921 students · 2.1 km away
Cumberland Elem School
Des Plaines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
279 students · 2.4 km away
Franklin Elementary School
Park Ridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
535 students · 2.4 km away
Chippewa Middle School
Des Plaines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
652 students · 2.5 km away
Algonquin Middle School
Des Plaines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
597 students · 2.5 km away
Forest Elem School
Des Plaines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
658 students · 2.7 km away
South Elem School
Des Plaines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
253 students · 2.7 km away
Mark Twain Elem School
Niles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
489 students · 2.7 km away
Early Learning Center
Des Plaines · Public other · Grades PK–PK
290 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Chappell Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
598 students
Morrill Elem Math & Sci School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
600 students
Conley Elementary School
Algonquin · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
598 students
Mill Street Elem School
Naperville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
600 students
Marie Schaefer Elem School
O Fallon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
598 students
Gallistel Elem Language Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
597 students
Frequently asked questions
Is North Elementary School a good school?
North Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 48.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #883 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 North Elementary School rank in Illinois?
North Elementary School ranks #883 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #26381 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend North Elementary School?
North Elementary School had 599 students in 2025.
Is North Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
North Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near North Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of North Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.