Sleepy Hollow Community Guide
Community Overview
Sleepy Hollow is a village of about 3300 47 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. Exclusively residential, it maintains a rural atmosphere through such means as lack of sidewalks or curbs. Schoolchildren attend District 300 schools. (See below for details on schools).
Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-90), and major local roads (I-31, Randall Road). Commuter service to downtown is provided by the Metra Milwaukee West Line (MD-W) in Elgin. Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 60 minutes. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.
Important Phone Numbers:
Village Hall: 847-428-2861 NICOR: 847-697-5100
Commonwealth Edison: 1-800-334-7661 Ameritech (Phone): 1-800-942-8163.
Fire Dept. For emergencies, 911. Otherwise, 847-428-3920
Police Dept.: 911 for emergencies. Otherwise, 847-426-6700
Sherman Hospital: 847-742-9800 Hoffman Estates Medical Center: 847-843-2000
St. Joseph Hospital: 847-695-3200 Good Shepherd Hospital: 847-381-9600
C. U. School District 300 School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Community Unit School District 300
300 Cleveland Ave.
Carpentersville, IL 60110
847-426-1300
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Special Education, Summer School, Early Childhood, P.E. Classes, Extra-Curricular Activities, Sports, Foreign Language (Grades 9-12), Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Band (Grade 5 & up), Orchestra (Grade 5 & up), Learning Centers, Gifted Program, Preschool Screening, Counseling, Tutoring, Computer Literacy, PTA, English as a Second Language (ESL), Hot Lunch Program.
Features: Music Room/Area, Gym(s), Library, Auditorium/Stage, Cafeteria, Art Room/Area, Outdoor Stadium/Arena (High School), Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Outdoor Playground (Grades K-5).
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Special Education, Library, Gifted/Talented, Social Work, Guidance (Middle/High School), Vocational Education (High School).
Curriculum/Courses (High School): Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, English, Social Studies, Foreign Language, Health, Art, Vocal & Instrumental Music, Business Marketing & Management, Cooperative Education, Home Economics, Vocational Education, P.E.
Honors/AP Courses: Science, Math, English.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Special Needs: Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Physically Handicapped, Mildly/Moderately Retarded, Learning Disabled, Behavior Disordered, Emotionally Disturbed, Gifted students. Counseling, Tutoring, Speech Therapy provided.
Extracurricular: Theater/Drama (High School), Orchestra & Band (Grade 5 & up), Sports & School Clubs (Middle/High School).
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.
Web Site Address: http://www.d300.kane.k12.il.us/
District Schools
(Sleepy Hollow grade school only):Dundee-Crown High School.
1500 Kings Rd., Carpentersville, IL 60110, 847-426-1415.Web Site Address: http://www.d300.kane.k12.il.us/SchoolSites/dchs/chargers.html
Jacobs High School
. 500 S. Randall Rd., Algonquin, IL 60102, 847-658-2501.Web Site Address: http://www.d300.kane.k12.il.us/SchoolSites/jhs/hdj.html
Hampshire Middle/High School
. 560 S. State St., Hampshire, IL 60140, 847-683-2522.Web Site Address: http://www.d300.kane.k12.il.us/SchoolSites/hmhs/hhs.html
Carpentersville Middle School
. 100 Cleveland Ave., Carpentersville, IL 60110, 847-426-1380.Web Site Address: http://www.d300.kane.k12.il.us/SchoolSites/ams/ams.html
Algonquin Middle School
. 500 Longwood Dr., Algonquin, IL 60102, 847-658-2545.Web Site Address: http://www.d300.kane.k12.il.us/SchoolSites/cms/cms.htm
Dundee Middle School
. 37W450 Rte. 72, West Dundee, IL 60118, 847-426-1485.Web Site Address: http://www.d300.kane.k12.il.us/SchoolSites/dms/dms.html
Web Site Address
: http://www.d300.kane.k12.il.us/SchoolSites/shes/shes.htmlDorothy DeLacey Early Childhood Center
. 1470 Kings Rd., Carpentersville, IL 60118, 847-426-1450.Web Site Address
: http://www.d300.kane.k12.il.us/SchoolSites/deLacey/deLacey.htmlSchool System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio Elementary/Secondary |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
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Dundee-Crown High |
9-12 |
1,646 |
14,710 |
842 |
47.8% |
52.2% |
N/A |
20.1:1 |
$5,274 |
Hampshire High |
9-12 |
393 |
14,710 |
842 |
47.8% |
52.2% |
N/A |
20.1:1 |
$5,274 |
Harry D Jacobs High |
9-12 |
1,936 |
14,710 |
842 |
47.8% |
52.2% |
N/A |
20.1:1 |
$5,274 |
Carpentersville Middle |
6-8 |
1,136 |
14,710 |
842 |
47.8% |
52.2% |
22.3:1 |
N/A |
$5,274 |
Algonquin Middle |
6-8 |
475 |
14,710 |
842 |
47.8% |
52.2% |
22.3:1 |
N/A |
$5,274 |
Dundee Middle |
6-8 |
523 |
14,710 |
842 |
47.8% |
52.2% |
22.3:1 |
N/A |
$5,274 |
Hampshire Middle |
6-8 |
319 |
14,710 |
842 |
47.8% |
52.2% |
22.3:1 |
N/A |
$5,274 |
Sleepy Hollow Elementary |
K-5 |
562 |
14,710 |
842 |
47.8% |
52.2% |
22.3:1 |
N/A |
$5,274 |
IGAP Scores - 10th. Grade Reading-Writing-Math; 11th. Grade Science-Social Studies
Carpentersville Unit District 300 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 10 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 11 |
Graduation Rate |
ACT Composite |
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Subjects |
Reading |
Math |
Writing |
Science |
Social Studies |
||
Statewide Averages |
228 |
264 |
26.2 |
263 |
249 |
81.8% |
21.5 |
District Averages |
231 |
270 |
26.1 |
271 |
260 |
86.9% |
22.2 |
School Averages |
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Dundee-Crown High |
205 |
237 |
24.7 |
244 |
235 |
77.7% |
22.3 |
Hampshire High |
231 |
285 |
26.2 |
263 |
258 |
97.1% |
22.5 |
Harry D Jacobs High |
248 |
290 |
27 |
292 |
278 |
93.5% |
22 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Carpentersville Unit District 300 |
IGAP Scores - Reading |
IGAP Scores - Math |
IGAP Scores - Writing |
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Grades |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
Statewide Averages |
246 |
248 |
237 |
287 |
282 |
290 |
18.7 |
22.6 |
24.5 |
District Averages |
260 |
258 |
249 |
296 |
279 |
305 |
19.7 |
22.3 |
24.9 |
School Averages |
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Carpentersville Middle |
N/A |
204 |
208 |
N/A |
220 |
256 |
N/A |
21.6 |
24.3 |
Algonquin Middle |
N/A |
278 |
271 |
N/A |
312 |
343 |
N/A |
23.1 |
25.9 |
Dundee Middle |
N/A |
287 |
283 |
N/A |
316 |
337 |
N/A |
20.2 |
24.4 |
Hampshire Middle |
N/A |
261 |
258 |
N/A |
277 |
323 |
N/A |
23.4 |
24.3 |
Sleepy Hollow Elementary |
285 |
N/A |
N/A |
321 |
N/A |
N/A |
20.4 |
N/A |
N/A |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Carpentersville Unit District 300 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
District Averages |
256 |
262 |
269 |
261 |
School Averages |
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Carpentersville Middle |
N/A |
220 |
N/A |
208 |
Algonquin Middle |
N/A |
300 |
N/A |
302 |
Dundee Middle |
N/A |
291 |
N/A |
293 |
Hampshire Middle |
N/A |
274 |
N/A |
289 |
Sleepy Hollow Elementary |
286 |
N/A |
315 |
N/A |
Recreation
Dundee Township Park District
665 Barrington Ave.
Carpentersville, IL 60110
847-428-7131
Equipment/Physical Features
: Swimming Pool(s), Fitness Center, Basketball Court(s), Sports Fields, Volleyball Court(s), Tennis Court(s), Ice Rink(s), Gym(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Computer(s), Golf Course, Bike Paths.Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Arts & Crafts, Swimming, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Gymnastics, Dance, Karate, Tennis, Computers, Baseball, Softball
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Fitness, Swimming, Basketball, Volleyball, Racquetball, Arts & Crafts, Tennis, Dance, Golf.
Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Trips, Arts/Crafts, Senior's Group, Bridge, Fitness, Golf.
Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Developmentally Delayed, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, (Member of Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association - NISRA)
Special Services: Adapted Materials, Remedial Help, Adapted Equipment, (Member of Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association - NISRA).
Other Services: Child Care (babysitting, day care, before- & after-school care), Preschool, Summer Day Camp.