Excellent
#459 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 12% in state
Corron Elementary School
Elementary School · St Charles Cusd 303 · South Elgin, IL
A St Charles Cusd 303 elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
455 Thornwood Way, South Elgin, IL 60177
- Math 60% proficient (2021)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Corron Elementary School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 64% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Corron Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated860/100K
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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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primrose School of South ElginPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Otter Creek Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 447 | Compare → |
| St Patrick SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 411 | Compare → |
| Davis Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–2 | Not available | 442 | Compare → |
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.
St Charles Cusd 303
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #12 of 15
- District spending per student
- $21,044NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Corron Elementary School is listed in St Charles CUSD 303; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Corron Elementary School
Corron Elementary School is a public elementary school in South Elgin, IL, part of St Charles Cusd 303, serving approximately 540 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #459 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Corron Elementary School
What grades does Corron Elementary School serve?
Corron Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Corron Elementary School?
Corron Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 540 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Corron Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Corron Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Corron Elementary School rank in IL?
Corron Elementary School ranks #459 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Corron Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Corron Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Corron Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Corron Elementary School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Corron Elementary School a charter school?
No, Corron Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Corron Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Corron Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Corron Elementary School?
15.9% of students at Corron Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 540
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (331) 228-6900
- 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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