George B Carpenter Elementary School

George B Carpenter Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
300 N Hamlin Ave,  Park Ridge, IL
Park Ridge - Niles District 64
4.6
436 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Brett Balduf, Principal
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
53%
Reading Proficiency
74%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
53%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.6%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Student Diversity

Male
50%
Female
50%
White
81.1%
Hispanic
8.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.8%
Two or more races
4.6%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 16 Reviews
5.0 parent
12/12/2024
As a minority we love the school! I have never heard from my kid that he does not want to go to school and we have been going to Carpenter since kindergarten and now we are in the 2d grade. My kid made so many friends there and teachers are great. My kid barely new English when he started the Kinder...
1.0 other
9/29/2024
Carpenter was an absolute nightmare for our child, and we are so happy we left, about a year ago. The kids were incredibly racist and our child got severely bullied, both emotionally and physically, developing anger issues, depression, and a mean attitude over the 2 years he was there. It took a yea...
5.0 other
8/27/2016
Excellent school with wonderful teachers and a great principal. My children have gotten a fantastic education at Carpenter!
5.0 student
7/13/2016
I love carpenterSchool because the teachers there are awesome . I love Mrs.Norman and I want Mr.Toren for my forth grade teacher

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George B Carpenter Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Park Ridge, IL, in the Park Ridge neighborhood, and is served by the Park Ridge - Niles District 64 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 436 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 53% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74% are proficient in reading. George B Carpenter Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $686,929. Discover additional schools in the area, like Maine South High School, Maine East High School, Ncisc Alop, and more. Learn more about what Park Ridge has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near George B Carpenter Elementary School.

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