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#136 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 4% in state

Davis Primary School

Elementary School · St Charles Cusd 303 · Saint Charles, IL

A St Charles Cusd 303 elementary school where students score 58 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1125 S 7th St, Saint Charles, IL 60174

  • Math 94% proficient (2010)
  • Reading 85% proficient (2010)
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data2
Annual Change-3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2010
TrendDeclining
Academics10.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency94% (2010 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency85% (2010 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency90% (2010 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2010 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+58.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile100th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$21,044
Chronic Absenteeism29.6%

Students at Davis Primary School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

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2010 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency94%(2010 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2010 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency85%(2010 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2010 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 90% across the 2-year record (2009–2010).

Show all 2 years by subject
2009
Math
95%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
85%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 95% (multi-year average, 2009-2010) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2010)

Based on 4 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

39.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Davis Primary 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low56/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$102,408

Median home value

$348,100

Median rent

$1,738/mo

College educated

48.8%

Homeownership

67.9%

Poverty rate

4.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60174; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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St Peter SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–81.1 mi238Compare →

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
#1 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

Davis Primary School is listed in St Charles CUSD 303; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Davis Primary School

Davis Primary School is a public elementary school in Saint Charles, IL, part of St Charles Cusd 303, serving approximately 442 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #136 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 95% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Davis Primary School

What grades does Davis Primary School serve?

Davis Primary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.

How many students attend Davis Primary School?

Davis Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 442 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Davis Primary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Davis Primary School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Davis Primary School rank in IL?

Davis Primary School ranks #136 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Davis Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Davis Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Davis Primary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Davis Primary School has 95% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).

Is Davis Primary School a charter school?

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

Is Davis Primary School a Title I school?

No, Davis Primary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Davis Primary School?

39.8% of students at Davis Primary 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 – 2nd
Enrollment
442
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Kane County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.6%
Area population (ZIP 60174)
30,481
Area average commute
27.3 min
Area median age
41.6
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 · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2010 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 · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2010 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 60174; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2010; directory SY 2023–24

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