Glen Ellyn Sd 41 School District
School District · Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
5
4 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
3,474
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
5
4 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
3,474
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#167 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,895
+$2,205 vs Illinois median
District size
3,474 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Glen Ellyn Sd 41 ranks #167 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Glen Ellyn Sd 41's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hadley Junior High School (8.7/10), Forest Glen Elem School (8.2/10), and Abraham Lincoln Elem School (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +11.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Glen Ellyn Sd 41 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Glen Ellyn Sd 41
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hadley Junior High School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Forest Glen Elem School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Abraham Lincoln Elem School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Benjamin Franklin Elem School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Churchill Elem School | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Glen Ellyn Sd 41
Glen Ellyn Sd 41 is a Glen Ellyn, Illinois school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 3,474 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. District-level spending was $18,895 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Glen Ellyn Sd 41 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hadley Junior High School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Glen Ellyn Sd 41 students show an average math proficiency of 63.8% and ELA proficiency of 60.7%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school.
District Map
Schools in Glen Ellyn Sd 41, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Glen Ellyn Sd 41 with test data.
Schools in Glen Ellyn Sd 41
5 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Glen Ellyn
- Total Enrollment
- 3,474
- Teachers (FTE)
- 241
- District spending per student
- $18,895NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Glen Ellyn Sd 41?
Glen Ellyn Sd 41 has 5 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Glen Ellyn Sd 41?
The average composite rating for Glen Ellyn Sd 41 is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Glen Ellyn Sd 41?
Glen Ellyn Sd 41's district-level spending was $18,895 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Glen Ellyn Sd 41?
The average student-teacher ratio in Glen Ellyn Sd 41 is 14.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Glen Ellyn Sd 41?
Hadley Junior High School is the highest-rated school in Glen Ellyn Sd 41 with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Glen Ellyn Sd 41?
Across schools in Glen Ellyn Sd 41 with test data, the average math proficiency is 63.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Glen Ellyn Sd 41 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Glen Ellyn Sd 41 has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 63.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.7%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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