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#1432 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 38% in state
Country Trails Elem
Elementary School · Central Cusd 301 · Elgin, IL
A Central Cusd 301 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
3701 Highland Woods Blvd, Elgin, IL 60124
- Math 31% proficient (2021)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Country Trails Elem score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 59% (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
17.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Country Trails Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- 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
$135,350
Median home value
$403,300
Median rent
$1,956/mo
College educated
49.9%
Homeownership
93.9%
Poverty rate
2.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60124; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie View Grade SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 679 | Compare → |
| Cambridge Lakes Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 620 | Compare → |
| Harvest Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Westminster Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 304 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Central Cusd 301
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,741NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Country Trails Elem is listed in Central CUSD 301; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Country Trails Elem
Country Trails Elem is a public elementary school in Elgin, IL, part of Central Cusd 301, serving approximately 692 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,432 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Country Trails Elem
What grades does Country Trails Elem serve?
Country Trails Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Country Trails Elem?
Country Trails Elem has an enrollment of approximately 692 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Country Trails Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Country Trails Elem is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Country Trails Elem rank in IL?
Country Trails Elem ranks #1,432 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Country Trails Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Country Trails Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Country Trails Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Country Trails Elem has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Country Trails Elem a charter school?
No, Country Trails Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Country Trails Elem a Title I school?
No, Country Trails Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Country Trails Elem?
17.1% of students at Country Trails Elem 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 692
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Kane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.3%
- Phone
- (847) 717-8000
- Area population (ZIP 60124)
- 24,400
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 60124; 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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