Very Good
#620 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 16% in state
Clarence E Culver School
Elementary School · Niles Esd 71 · Niles, IL
A Niles Esd 71 elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6901 W Oakton St, Niles, IL 60714
- Math 49% proficient (2019)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clarence E Culver School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2017, to 36% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clarence E Culver School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,278/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Niles), 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
$78,868
Median home value
$351,100
Median rent
$1,247/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
76.7%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60714; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Niles Esd 71
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,015NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clarence E Culver School is listed in Niles ESD 71; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clarence E Culver School
Clarence E Culver School is a public elementary school in Niles, IL, part of Niles Esd 71, serving approximately 641 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #620 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clarence E Culver School
What grades does Clarence E Culver School serve?
Clarence E Culver School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Clarence E Culver School?
Clarence E Culver School has an enrollment of approximately 641 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarence E Culver School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarence E Culver School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clarence E Culver School rank in IL?
Clarence E Culver School ranks #620 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Clarence E Culver School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clarence E Culver 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 Clarence E Culver School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clarence E Culver School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Clarence E Culver School a charter school?
No, Clarence E Culver School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clarence E Culver School a Title I school?
No, Clarence E Culver School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clarence E Culver School?
53.8% of students at Clarence E Culver 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 641
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.4%
- Phone
- (847) 470-3407
- Area population (ZIP 60714)
- 30,463
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 47.7
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 60714; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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