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The Joseph Sears School

PublicRegular
Kenilworth, Illinois · Kenilworth SD 38
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students471
Student:Teacher8.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch1%
Title INo
The Joseph Sears School
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 378
471
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
1%-52.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
8.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level

Overview

The Joseph Sears School is a public primary in Kenilworth, Illinois. The school enrolls 471 students. It is part of the Kenilworth SD 38 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)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
1% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictKenilworth SD 38
County17031
CityKenilworth
ZIP60043
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172097002378

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment471
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino4.1%
Black / African American3.9%
Asian0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native85.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races5.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
4.1%
Black
3.9%
Asian
0.9%
Two+
5.4%
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 %1%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)