At a glance
Reported students
439
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
01–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
453
Country Meadows Elem School: 439 reported students.
State peer staffing position
35th percentile
12.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 403
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.5:1
What the reported data says about Country Meadows Elem School
Country Meadows Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades 01–05 in Long Grove. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96. NCES reports 439 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.1:1, close to the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (53.1%) and Asian (27.3%). English learners represent 25.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Country Meadows Elem School
- 1How do the reported 12.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 25.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.4%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53.1%
- Hispanic12.8%
- Black4.6%
- Asian27.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kildeer Countryside Elem School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
428 reported students
Prairie Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
453 reported students
Ivy Hall Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
482 reported students
Willow Grove Early Learning Center
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
360 reported students
Twin Groves Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
625 reported students
Woodlawn Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
632 reported students
Public schools near Country Meadows Elem School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Lake School Elementary · Diamond Lake SD 76 | PK–02 | 262 | 1.5 mi |
| West Oak Intermediate School Elementary · Diamond Lake SD 76 | 03–05 | 268 | 1.8 mi |
| Hawthorn Elem School South Elementary · Hawthorn CCSD 73 | 01–05 | 505 | 2.3 mi |
| Hawthorn Aspen Elem School Elementary · Hawthorn CCSD 73 | 01–05 | 313 | 2.3 mi |
| Kildeer Countryside Elem School Elementary · Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 | 01–05 | 428 | 2.6 mi |
| Hawthorn Elem School North Elementary · Hawthorn CCSD 73 | 01–05 | 347 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Country Meadows Elem School
What grades does Country Meadows Elem School serve?
Country Meadows Elem School reports grades 01–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96.
How many students attend Country Meadows Elem School?
Country Meadows Elem School reported 439 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 403 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Country Meadows Elem School?
The calculated ratio is 12.1:1, based on 439 students and 36.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Country Meadows Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Country Meadows Elem School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Country Meadows Elem School in?
Country Meadows Elem School is part of Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96, based in Buffalo Grove, IL, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Country Meadows Elem School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Diamond Lake School (1.5 mi), West Oak Intermediate School (1.8 mi), Hawthorn Elem School South (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.