Very Good
#641 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 17% in state
Arlene Welch Elementary School
Elementary School · Indian Prairie Cusd 204 · Naperville, IL
An Indian Prairie Cusd 204 elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2620 Leverenz Rd, Naperville, IL 60564
- Math 52% proficient (2021)
- Reading 51% proficient (2022)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arlene Welch Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 42 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 51% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 61% (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
33.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Arlene Welch Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated968/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Naperville), 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
$176,250
Median home value
$550,400
Median rent
$2,172/mo
College educated
73.1%
Homeownership
86.9%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60564; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naperville Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| The Compass School of Naperville SouthPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Covenant Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3 | K–11 | 0.9 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| Wheatland Salem Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 11 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Indian Prairie Cusd 204
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #17 of 32
- District spending per student
- $18,127NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arlene Welch Elementary School is listed in Indian Prairie CUSD 204; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arlene Welch Elementary School
Arlene Welch Elementary School is a public elementary school in Naperville, IL, part of Indian Prairie Cusd 204, serving approximately 588 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #641 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arlene Welch Elementary School
What grades does Arlene Welch Elementary School serve?
Arlene Welch Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Arlene Welch Elementary School?
Arlene Welch Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 588 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arlene Welch Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arlene Welch Elementary School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arlene Welch Elementary School rank in IL?
Arlene Welch Elementary School ranks #641 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Arlene Welch Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Arlene Welch Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Arlene Welch Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arlene Welch Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Arlene Welch Elementary School a charter school?
No, Arlene Welch Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arlene Welch Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Arlene Welch Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arlene Welch Elementary School?
33.2% of students at Arlene Welch Elementary School 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
- 588
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Will County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.6%
- Phone
- (630) 428-7200
- Area population (ZIP 60564)
- 47,243
- Area average commute
- 36.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 60564; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
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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