At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
485
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
6%-47pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–3
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Tripp School is a public primary serving grades 0–3 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. The school enrolls 485 students. It is part of the Aptakisic-Tripp CCSD 102 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
6% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–3
DistrictAptakisic-Tripp CCSD 102
County17097
CityBuffalo Grove
ZIP60089
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170390005137
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment485
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino4.5%
Black / African American61.3%
Asian1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native28.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
4.5%
Black
61.3%
Asian
1.4%
Two+
4.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.