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Ideal Elem School

PublicRegularGrades 0–6
Countryside, Illinois · La Grange SD 105 South
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students258
Student:Teacher8.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch72%
Title INo
Ideal Elem School
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
258
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
72%+18.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
8.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Ideal Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Countryside, Illinois. The school enrolls 258 students. It is part of the La Grange SD 105 South district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
8.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictLa Grange SD 105 South
County17031
CityCountryside
ZIP60525
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172163002426

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment258
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino65.3%
Black / African American1.2%
Asian7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native20.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
65.3%
Black
1.2%
Asian
7.6%
Two+
5.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %72%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)