Kipling Elem School

www.dps109.org

454 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Kipling Elementary School, located at 700 Kipling Place in Deerfield, Illinois, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades K–5. As part of Deerfield Public Schools District 109, the school is known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, a supportive community atmosphere, and a well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes both core subjects and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on fostering a collaborative environment where teachers, staff, and parents work closely together to ensure each student reaches their full potential.

In addition to its focus on rigorous academics, Kipling Elementary offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to nurture student interests and character. The school is situated in a quiet, residential area of Deerfield, benefiting from the resources and suburban stability of the surrounding community. With a focus on innovative teaching strategies and inclusive practices, Kipling Elementary is widely recognized as a cornerstone of the local educational system, consistently maintaining high standards for student achievement and school culture.

454

Total Students

40.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kipling Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	391
Hispanic	26
Black	3
Asian	18
Two or More	16

White
391 (86.1 %)
Hispanic
26 (5.7 %)
Asian
18 (4.0 %)
Two or More
16 (3.5 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Deerfield SD 109
Phone:	(847)948-5151
Website:	http://www.dps109.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	454
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 71