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#3407 of 3,813 schools in IL

Century Oaks Elem School

Elementary School · Sd U-46 · Elgin, IL

A Sd U-46 elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1235 Braeburn Dr, Elgin, IL 60123

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2022)
  • 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency11% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.9:1
District spending per student$19,216
Chronic Absenteeism36.9%

Students at Century Oaks Elem School score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 59 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
58%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
40%
2013
Math
40%
ELA
38%
2014
Math
13%
ELA
23%
2015
Math
16%
ELA
15%
2016
Math
16%
ELA
16%
2017
Math
13%
ELA
13%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
11%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
11%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2022
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 28% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

65.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Century Oaks Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,372/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elgin), 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

$86,762

Median home value

$242,200

Median rent

$1,226/mo

College educated

24%

Homeownership

71.4%

Poverty rate

10.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60123; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Illinois Park Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK1.0 mi1Compare →
Creekside ElemEnrollment path unverified3.0PK–61.2 mi478Compare →
Summit SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2private4–121.4 mi41Compare →
Centennial SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.3K–6Not available533Compare →

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.

Sd U-46

Schools in district
56
Rank in district
#28 of 51
District spending per student
$19,216NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Century Oaks Elem School is listed in SD U-46; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Century Oaks Elem School

Century Oaks Elem School is a public elementary school in Elgin, IL, part of Sd U-46, serving approximately 536 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,407 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Century Oaks Elem School

What grades does Century Oaks Elem School serve?

Century Oaks Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Century Oaks Elem School?

Century Oaks Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 536 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Century Oaks Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Century Oaks Elem School is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Century Oaks Elem School rank in IL?

Century Oaks Elem School ranks #3,407 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Century Oaks Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Century Oaks Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Century Oaks Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Century Oaks Elem School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Century Oaks Elem School a charter school?

No, Century Oaks Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Century Oaks Elem School a Title I school?

No, Century Oaks Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Century Oaks Elem School?

65.1% of students at Century Oaks 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
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
536
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Kane County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.9%
Area population (ZIP 60123)
48,821
Area average commute
27.5 min
Area median age
39.7
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 60123; 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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