Deerfield SD 109 School District

517 Deerfield Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015-4408
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Deerfield SD 109 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,714 students in Deerfield SD 109 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Deerfield SD 109 School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 30% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Deerfield SD 109 School District are Wilmot Elementary School, South Park Elementary School and Alan B Shepard Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Deerfield SD 109 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
2,714 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
251 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Deerfield SD 109 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#23 out of 865 school districts
(Top 5%)
64%
27%
61%
30%
70%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
6%
29%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
83%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $30,125 is higher than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,497 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$82 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$77 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,125
$22,455
Spending / Student
$28,497
$21,692

Best Deerfield SD 109 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilmot Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
795 Wilmot Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 945-1075
Gr: K-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
South Park Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1421 Hackberry Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 945-5895
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Alan B Shepard Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
440 Grove Ave
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 948-0620
Gr: 6-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Charles J Caruso Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1801 Montgomery Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 945-8430
Gr: 6-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Kipling Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
700 Kipling Pl
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 948-5151
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Walden Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
630 Essex Ct
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 945-9660
Gr: K-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Deerfield SD 109 School District?
Deerfield SD 109 School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,714 students.
What is the rank of Deerfield SD 109 School District?
Deerfield SD 109 School District is ranked #24 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Deerfield SD 109 School District?
83% of Deerfield SD 109 School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Deerfield SD 109 School District?
Deerfield SD 109 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Deerfield SD 109 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,497 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 2,714 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 5% in IL
  • : 64% (Top 5%)
  • : 61% (Top 5%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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