Serving 426 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sarah Adams Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sarah Adams 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
School Overview
Sarah Adams Elementary School's student population of 426 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sarah Adams Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sarah Adams Elementary School is 0.41, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#214 out of 3542 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
10%
28%
Black
3%
16%
White
76%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sarah Adams Elementary School's ranking?
Sarah Adams Elementary School is ranked #214 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Sarah Adams Elementary School often compared to?
Sarah Adams Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Isaac Fox Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Sarah Adams Elementary School?
426 students attend Sarah Adams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Sarah Adams Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sarah Adams Elementary School?
Sarah Adams Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sarah Adams Elementary School offer ?
Sarah Adams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sarah Adams Elementary School part of?
Sarah Adams Elementary School is part of Lake Zurich CUSD 95 School District.
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