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North Elementary School

1789 Rand Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Ranked 535 of 1380 in Illinois

Top schools in Des Plaines
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North Elementary School

1789 Rand Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016

About North Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 18%
Reading 30%
State average proficiency is 18% in Math and 30% in Reading.
49
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
558
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 34.95%
Asian 31.54%
Hispanic 24.37%
Black 6.27%
Two+ Races 2.51%
Native Am. 0.18%
White
34.95%
Asian
31.54%
Hispanic
24.37%
Black
6.27%
Two+ Races
2.51%
Native Am.
0.18%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 558
47.67%
266 Female
52.33%
292 Male

Student Population

558 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

North Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1789 Rand Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016

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Phone

(847) 824-1399

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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

North Elementary School has won first place in the Des Plaines Optimist Club Poster Contest. This honor was awarded to North Elementary School in May 2026 and they displayed their artistic talents, giving parents a glimpse of the creative side outside of the regular academic setting. The award is yet another sign of how art, civic engagement and student creativity remain a big part of the culture of a school. The award is a big deal for North Elementary School.

FAQ

Q1. Describe the daily environment at North Elementary School.

Ans. North Elementary School is a structured neighborhood setting where children grow into classroom routines, friendships, and confidence through consistent elementary learning opportunities.

Q2. How does North Elementary School communicate with families?

Ans. North Elementary School uses district communication tools, school updates and family-facing resources to help parents stay connected to activities and reminders.

Q3. What enrichment is available at North Elementary School?

Ans. North Elementary School provides clubs, arts activities, classroom projects and learning opportunities through the district during the school year to engage students.

Q4. What is the connection between North Elementary School and Des Plaines?

Ans. North Elementary School is a public school that serves local families and reflects the diverse community character of Des Plaines.

Q5. Why might parents visit North Elementary School?

Ans. North Elementary School’s neighborhood access, active school culture and connection to Community Consolidated School District 62 are reasons parents should consider this school.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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