Tripp School

850 Highland Grove Dr
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

www.d102.org

485 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Tripp Elementary School, located in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, serves as a prominent educational institution within Community Consolidated School District 21. Known for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, the school focuses on a well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is highly regarded for its commitment to providing personalized instruction, ensuring that learners from diverse backgrounds receive the attention and resources necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving educational landscape.

Beyond its core academics, Tripp School is recognized for its active school community and the strong partnership between parents, educators, and the surrounding Buffalo Grove area. The school frequently engages students through a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and leadership skills. With a dedicated teaching staff and a focus on creating a welcoming campus atmosphere, Tripp School remains a staple of the local community, preparing its students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.

485

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tripp School
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	27
Black	6
Asian	261
Two or More	44
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
261 (53.8%)
White
144 (29.7%)
Two or More
44 (9.1%)
Hispanic
27 (5.6%)
Black
6 (1.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Aptakisic-Tripp CCSD 102
Phone:	(847)955-3606
Website:	http://www.d102.org
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 99

Grade 1 126

Grade 2 121

Grade 3 139