Serving 260 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Braeside Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Braeside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
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Braeside Elementary School's student population of 260 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
260 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
Braeside Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Braeside Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#113 out of 3426 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
90%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Braeside Elementary School is ranked #113 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Braeside Elementary School often compared to?
Braeside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ravinia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Braeside Elementary School?
260 students attend Braeside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Braeside Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Braeside Elementary School?
Braeside Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Braeside Elementary School offer ?
Braeside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Braeside Elementary School part of?
Braeside Elementary School is part of North Shore SD 112 School District.
In what neighborhood is Braeside Elementary School located?
Braeside Elementary School is located in the Braeside neighborhood of Highland Park, IL. There are 1 other public schools located in Braeside.
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