North Grove Elementary School (Ranked Top 20% for 2025-26)

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North Grove Elementary School

850 Republic Ave
Sycamore, IL 60178

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Top 20%

Serving 424 students in grades Kindergarten-5, North Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).

The percentage of students achieving is 44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving is 44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).

The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 424 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
: Top 20% in IL
: 44% (Top 20%)
: 44% (Top 20%)
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

North Grove Elementary School's student population of 424 students has declined by 12% over five school years.

The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	North Grove Elementary School
Kind	62
1	65
2	87
3	73
4	68
5	69

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Total Students

424 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	North Grove Elementary School
2023	467
2022	467
2021	451
2020	484
2019	484
2018	460
2017	460
2016	446
2015	423
2014	452
2013	466
2012	463
2011	461

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

32 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	North Grove Elementary School
2023	33
2022	34
2020	29
2019	29
2018	28
2017	28
2016	28
2015	27
2014	26
2013	34
2012	27

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School Rankings

North Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of North Grove Elementary School is 0.30, 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.

This School

State Level (IL)

#623 out of 3542 schools
(Top 20%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	North Grove Elementary School
2023	#623
2022	#617
2021	#819
2019	#520
2018	#873
2017	#933
2016	#530
2015	#662
2014	#903
2013	#823
2012	#1421

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44%

27%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	North Grove Elementary School	Illinois	Sycamore Community Unit School District 427
2023	44%	27%	29%
2021	38%	28%	26%
2019	51%	33%	38%
2018	48%	32%	38%
2017	46%	32%	38%
2016	54%	31%	40%
2015	47%	29%	38%
2014	74%	59%	65%
2013	74%	58%	66%
2012	91%	80%	84%
2011	92%	80%	83%

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44%

30%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	North Grove Elementary School	Illinois	Sycamore Community Unit School District 427
2022	44%	30%	32%
2021	41%	32%	32%
2019	56%	38%	45%
2018	45%	37%	38%
2017	46%	38%	40%
2016	51%	36%	39%
2015	47%	38%	40%
2014	65%	57%	65%
2013	69%	58%	67%
2012	80%	75%	81%
2011	79%	75%	79%

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65-69%

50%

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	North Grove Elementary School	Illinois	Sycamore Community Unit School District 427
2023	14:1	14:1	14:1
2022	14:1	14:1	14:1
2020	17:1	15:1	15:1
2019	17:1	15:1	15:1
2018	16:1	16:1	16:1
2017	16:1	15:1	16:1
2016	16:1	16:1	15:1
2015	16:1	16:1	15:1
2014	17:1	16:1	15:1
2013	14:1	13:1	11:1
2012	17:1	16:1	17:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	North Grove Elementary School	Illinois	Sycamore Community Unit School District 427
2023	3%	6%	2%
2022	2%	5%	2%
2021	2%	5%	2%
2020	2%	5%	2%
2019	2%	5%	2%
2018	2%	5%	2%
2017	2%	5%	2%
2016	2%	5%	1%
2015	2%	6%	2%
2014	2%	5%	3%
2013	2%	5%	3%
2012	2%	4%	3%
2011	2%	5%	2%

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Hispanic

28%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	North Grove Elementary School	Illinois	Sycamore Community Unit School District 427
2023	9%	27%	11%
2022	9%	27%	11%
2021	7%	27%	9%
2020	6%	26%	9%
2019	6%	26%	9%
2018	7%	26%	5%
2017	7%	26%	5%
2016	7%	26%	6%
2015	12%	25%	7%
2014	19%	25%	8%
2013	19%	24%	9%
2012	18%	24%	9%
2011	16%	23%	9%

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Black

17%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	North Grove Elementary School	Illinois	Sycamore Community Unit School District 427
2023	2%	17%	4%
2022	2%	17%	3%
2021	2%	17%	4%
2020	1%	17%	3%
2019	1%	17%	3%
2018	3%	17%	3%
2017	3%	17%	3%
2016	2%	17%	3%
2015	2%	17%	3%
2014	2%	17%	3%
2013	2%	18%	3%
2012	2%	18%	3%
2011	2%	18%	3%

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White

83%

45%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	North Grove Elementary School	Illinois	Sycamore Community Unit School District 427
2023	81%	45%	79%
2022	81%	47%	80%
2021	84%	47%	81%
2020	87%	48%	83%
2019	87%	48%	83%
2018	85%	49%	85%
2017	85%	49%	85%
2016	85%	49%	85%
2015	82%	49%	84%
2014	74%	50%	82%
2013	74%	50%	81%
2012	76%	51%	81%
2011	78%	51%	82%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	North Grove Elementary School	Illinois	Sycamore Community Unit School District 427
2023	5%	4%	4%
2022	6%	4%	4%
2021	5%	4%	4%
2020	4%	4%	3%
2019	4%	4%	3%
2018	3%	3%	5%
2017	3%	3%	5%
2016	4%	3%	5%
2015	2%	3%	4%
2014	3%	3%	4%
2013	3%	3%	4%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.30

0.69

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	North Grove Elementary School	Illinois	Sycamore Community Unit School District 427
2023	0.34	0.70	0.36
2022	0.33	0.68	0.34
2021	0.29	0.68	0.33
2020	0.24	0.68	0.31
2019	0.24	0.68	0.31
2018	0.27	0.67	0.27
2017	0.27	0.67	0.27
2016	0.27	0.67	0.27
2015	0.32	0.67	0.30
2014	0.42	0.66	0.31
2013	0.42	0.66	0.33
2012	0.39	0.65	0.33
2011	0.37	0.66	0.32

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Eligible for

13%

43%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	North Grove Elementary School	Illinois	Sycamore Community Unit School District 427
2023	12%	43%	19%
2022	12%	43%	19%
2021	12%	44%	19%
2020	15%	47%	22%
2019	15%	47%	22%
2018	11%	46%	18%
2017	11%	46%	18%
2016	15%	47%	19%
2015	23%	52%	25%
2014	26%	47%	25%
2013	29%	45%	27%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	North Grove Elementary School	Illinois	Sycamore Community Unit School District 427
2023	3%	4%	5%
2022	3%	4%	5%
2021	3%	4%	5%
2018	2%	4%	4%
2017	2%	4%	4%
2014	3%	3%	4%
2012	18%	27%	19%
2011	3%	5%	3%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Sycamore Community Unit School District 427

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Grove Elementary School's ranking?

North Grove Elementary School is ranked #623 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.

What schools are North Grove Elementary School often compared to?

North Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Elementary School, Hiawatha Elementary Sch Prek-5, Southeast Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).

How many students attend North Grove Elementary School?

424 students attend North Grove Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

83% of North Grove Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student-teacher ratio of North Grove Elementary School?

North Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.

What grades does North Grove Elementary School offer ?

North Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is North Grove Elementary School part of?

North Grove Elementary School is part of Sycamore Community Unit School District 427.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 424 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
: Top 20%
: 44% (Top 20%)
: 44% (Top 20%)
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education