Country Meadows Elementary School

6360 Gilmer Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 418 students in grades 1-5, Country Meadows Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 52% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 418 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 10% in IL
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • : 52% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Country Meadows Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Country Meadows Elementary School's student population of 418 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
418 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

School Rankings

Country Meadows Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Country Meadows Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#196 out of 3426 schools
(Top 10%)
(20-21)
55-59%
28%
52%
30%
60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
26%
6%
Hispanic
11%
28%
Black
4%
16%
White
55%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Country Meadows Elementary School's ranking?
Country Meadows Elementary School is ranked #196 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Country Meadows Elementary School often compared to?
Country Meadows Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kildeer Countryside Elementary School, Prairie 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 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Country Meadows Elementary School?
418 students attend Country Meadows Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Country Meadows Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Country Meadows Elementary School?
Country Meadows Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Country Meadows Elementary School offer ?
Country Meadows Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Country Meadows Elementary School part of?
Country Meadows Elementary School is part of Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District.

School Calendar

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Date
First Day for Students (Half Day)
August 18, 2025 (Monday)
THANKSGIVING BREAK (NO SCHOOL)
November 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
WINTER BREAK (SCHOOL CLOSED)
December 22, 2025 (Monday)
SPRING BREAK (NO SCHOOL)
March 23, 2026 (Monday)
Last Day for Students (Half Day)
June 02, 2026 (Tuesday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 418 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • : 52% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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