Clarence E Culver School

Clarence E Culver School serves 641 students from prekindergarten through eighth grade in Niles, Illinois, offering a comprehensive elementary education experience. With 54 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranking in the 82nd percentile statewide at #690 out of 3,819 Illinois schools.

In English Language Arts and reading assessments, 36% of students achieve proficiency or above across all tested grade levels, indicating steady academic progress with continued opportunities for growth. Located on West Oakton Street, Clarence E Culver School sits in a well-established suburban community where families value education. The surrounding 60714 ZIP code area reflects a stable, middle-class neighborhood with a median household income of $76,052 and median home values around $336,900.

With 40% of local residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a low poverty rate of 7.6%, the school benefits from strong community support and family engagement. The school operates within Niles' large suburban setting, providing students with both educational opportunities and the advantages of a close-knit community atmosphere that characterizes this established Cook County neighborhood.