Excellent
#487 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 13% in state
Carol Stream Elem School
Elementary School · Ccsd 93 · Carol Stream, IL
A Ccsd 93 elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
422 Sioux Ln, Carol Stream, IL 60188
- Math 32% proficient (2021)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carol Stream Elem School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 47% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 55% (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
62.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carol Stream Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated783/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carol Stream), 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
$107,560
Median home value
$311,600
Median rent
$1,465/mo
College educated
43.9%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60188; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roy De Shane Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 192 | Compare → |
| Western Trails Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| Wheaton Christian Grammar SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 541 | Compare → |
| Evergreen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–4 | 1.4 mi | 388 | 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.
Ccsd 93
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $25,661NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carol Stream Elem School is listed in CCSD 93; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carol Stream Elem School
Carol Stream Elem School is a public elementary school in Carol Stream, IL, part of Ccsd 93, serving approximately 408 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #487 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carol Stream Elem School
What grades does Carol Stream Elem School serve?
Carol Stream Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Carol Stream Elem School?
Carol Stream Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 408 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carol Stream Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carol Stream Elem School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carol Stream Elem School rank in IL?
Carol Stream Elem School ranks #487 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Carol Stream Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carol Stream Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Carol Stream Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carol Stream Elem School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Carol Stream Elem School a charter school?
No, Carol Stream Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carol Stream Elem School a Title I school?
No, Carol Stream Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carol Stream Elem School?
62.5% of students at Carol Stream Elem 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
- 408
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DuPage County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.2%
- Phone
- (630) 588-5400
- Area population (ZIP 60188)
- 42,087
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 60188; 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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