Kildeer Countryside Elem School

As a moderately sized elementary-level community in Long Grove, Illinois, Kildeer Countryside Elem School caters to 428 students from grades 1 through 5, run under Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96.

Kildeer Countryside Elem School is one of 7 schools operated by Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96, a district that instructs 3,419 students overall.

Demographically, Kildeer Countryside Elem School lists that 56% of the student body identifies as White. Other groups include 36% Asian, 4% multiracial, 4% Hispanic.

Looking at school resources, On paper, Kildeer Countryside Elem School has 31 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 14.0:1. That tracks the state average closely.

Zooming out to the county, ACS estimates for Lake County put median household earnings sit near $110,416, roughly 48% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 6%. Across Lake County's 214 public schools (combined enrollment of about 118,032 students), Kildeer Countryside Elem School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Ivy Hall Elementary School, roughly 1.3 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a residential setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Kildeer Countryside Elem School has edged down 8%, going from 466 students in 2018 to 428 in 2025. Over the same period, the Asian share ticked up from 29% to 36%.

Inside the community feed, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.