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Farragut Elem School

Elementary School · Joliet Psd 86 · Joliet, IL

A Joliet Psd 86 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

701 Glenwood Ave, Joliet, IL 60435

  • Math 3% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 11% proficient (2022)
  • 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency11% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency7% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)6% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
District spending per student$22,414
Chronic Absenteeism33.1%

Students at Farragut Elem School score 7% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 6%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency3%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency11%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 63 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 11% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
66%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
38%
ELA
38%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
36%
2014
Math
11%
ELA
18%
2015
Math
6%
ELA
8%
2016
Math
4%
ELA
9%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
7%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
9%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
9%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2022
ELA
11%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 25% (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

93.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Farragut 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 66Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,601/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Joliet), 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

$74,967

Median home value

$217,200

Median rent

$1,145/mo

College educated

23.1%

Homeownership

66.6%

Poverty rate

13.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60435; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cathedral of St Raymond SchoolPrivate · tuition5.5privatePK–80.3 mi297Compare →
St Joseph AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–80.5 mi8Compare →
M J Cunningham Elem SchEnrollment path unverified4.4K–50.7 mi491Compare →
St Mary Nativity SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–80.8 mi126Compare →

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.

Joliet Psd 86

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#16 of 20
District spending per student
$22,414NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Farragut Elem School is listed in Joliet PSD 86; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Farragut Elem School

Farragut Elem School is a public elementary school in Joliet, IL, part of Joliet Psd 86, serving approximately 592 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,638 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Farragut Elem School

What grades does Farragut Elem School serve?

Farragut Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Farragut Elem School?

Farragut Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 592 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Farragut Elem School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Farragut Elem School rank in IL?

Farragut Elem School ranks #3,638 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Farragut Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Farragut Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Farragut Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Farragut Elem School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Farragut Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Farragut Elem School a Title I school?

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

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

93.8% of students at Farragut 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 – 5th
Enrollment
592
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Will County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.1%
Area population (ZIP 60435)
48,521
Area average commute
25.1 min
Area median age
37.1
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 60435; 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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