At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
452
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
2%-51.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Kipling Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Deerfield, Illinois. The school enrolls 452 students. It is part of the Deerfield SD 109 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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
11.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
2% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictDeerfield SD 109
County17097
CityDeerfield
ZIP60015
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171198001438
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment452
White86.9%
Hispanic / Latino5.1%
Black / African American0.9%
Asian4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
86.9%
Hispanic
5.1%
Black
0.9%
Asian
4.0%
Two+
3.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.