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Clinton Elem School

Elementary School · Sd U-46 · South Elgin, IL

A Sd U-46 elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

770 Mill St, South Elgin, IL 60177

  • Math 19% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency21% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.2:1
District spending per student$19,216
Chronic Absenteeism28.3%

Students at Clinton Elem School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency19%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
56%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
58%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
48%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
19%
ELA
21%
2021*
Math
19%
ELA
21%
2022
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 46% (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

33.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Clinton 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated860/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South 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

$123,700

Median home value

$296,200

Median rent

$1,612/mo

College educated

38.5%

Homeownership

81.2%

Poverty rate

6.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60177; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Willard Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.1PK–60.8 mi388Compare →
Parkland Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition8.3privateK–121.1 mi250Compare →
Fox Meadow Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.8PK–61.8 mi564Compare →
Nature Ridge Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4PK–62.0 mi472Compare →

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
#23 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

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

About Clinton Elem School

Clinton Elem School is a public elementary school in South Elgin, IL, part of Sd U-46, serving approximately 593 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,833 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clinton Elem School

What grades does Clinton Elem School serve?

Clinton Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Clinton Elem School?

Clinton Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 593 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Clinton Elem School is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clinton Elem School rank in IL?

Clinton Elem School ranks #2,833 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Clinton Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Clinton Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Clinton Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clinton Elem School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Clinton Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Clinton Elem School a Title I school?

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

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

33.2% of students at Clinton 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 – 6th
Enrollment
593
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Kane County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.3%
Area population (ZIP 60177)
24,030
Area average commute
28.6 min
Area median age
39.5
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 60177; 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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