Serving 174 students in grades 1-4, Arbury Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Arbury Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
Total Students
174 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#542 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
14%
28%
Black
6%
16%
White
73%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arbury Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Arbury Hills Elementary School is ranked #542 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Arbury Hills Elementary School?
174 students attend Arbury Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Arbury Hills Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arbury Hills Elementary School?
Arbury Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Arbury Hills Elementary School offer ?
Arbury Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-4
What school district is Arbury Hills Elementary School part of?
Arbury Hills Elementary School is part of Summit Hill SD 161 School District.
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