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Coleman Elem School

Elementary School · Sd U-46 · Elgin, IL

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

1220 Dundee Ave, Elgin, IL 60120

  • Math 7% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 6% proficient (2022)
  • 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.7Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency6% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency7% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.2:1
District spending per student$19,216
Chronic Absenteeism36.9%

Students at Coleman Elem School score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency7%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency6%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 6% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
66%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
63%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
36%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
38%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
20%
2015
Math
20%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
14%
ELA
14%
2017
Math
14%
ELA
13%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
7%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
7%
ELA
8%
2022
ELA
6%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (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

62.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Coleman 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 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 76Very 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

$80,305

Median home value

$227,000

Median rent

$1,250/mo

College educated

19.4%

Homeownership

65.6%

Poverty rate

13.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60120; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Elgin Math and Science Acad ChtrCharter · enrollment unverified6.4K–80.5 mi463Compare →
Summit SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2private4–120.9 mi41Compare →
Mckinley Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.7K–61.0 mi402Compare →
Ronald D O NealEnrollment path unverified3.2K–61.2 mi447Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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.

Sd U-46

Schools in district
56
Rank in district
#45 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

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

About Coleman Elem School

Coleman Elem School is a public elementary school in Elgin, IL, part of Sd U-46, serving approximately 655 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,730 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Coleman Elem School

What grades does Coleman Elem School serve?

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

How many students attend Coleman Elem School?

Coleman Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 655 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Coleman Elem School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Coleman Elem School rank in IL?

Coleman Elem School ranks #3,730 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Coleman Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Coleman Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Coleman Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Coleman Elem School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Coleman Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Coleman Elem School a Title I school?

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

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

62.4% of students at Coleman 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
655
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Kane County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.9%
Area population (ZIP 60120)
50,774
Area average commute
26.7 min
Area median age
33.4
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 60120; 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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