Excellent
#426 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 11% in state
Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch
Elementary School · Cusd 300 · Algonquin, IL
A Cusd 300 elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1401 Compton Dr, Algonquin, IL 60102
- Math 37% proficient (2021)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,245/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Algonquin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$128,070
Median home value
$320,600
Median rent
$1,826/mo
College educated
42.8%
Homeownership
88%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastview Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| Perry Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 267 | Compare → |
| St Margaret Mary Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.9private | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Big Timber Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | Not available | 437 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cusd 300
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #2 of 27
- District spending per student
- $17,080NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch is listed in CUSD 300; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch
Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch is a public elementary school in Algonquin, IL, part of Cusd 300, serving approximately 395 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #426 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch
What grades does Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch serve?
Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch?
Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch has an enrollment of approximately 395 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch rank in IL?
Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch ranks #426 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch a charter school?
No, Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch a Title I school?
No, Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch?
51.4% of students at Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 395
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (847) 532-7500
- Area population (ZIP 60102)
- 32,303
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 42
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60102; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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