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#3088 of 3,813 schools in IL

Fox Chase Elementary School

Elementary School · Cusd 308 · Oswego, IL

A Cusd 308 elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

260 Fox Chase Dr N, Oswego, IL 60543

  • Math 27% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.96 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.4:1
District spending per student$16,904
Chronic Absenteeism16%

Students at Fox Chase Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency27%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 59 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
96%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
34%
2022
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 56% (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

36.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Fox Chase Elementary 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average589/100K

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

$116,507

Median home value

$319,300

Median rent

$1,558/mo

College educated

42.3%

Homeownership

86.2%

Poverty rate

2.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60543; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Boulder Hill Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.3K–51.5 mi518Compare →
Old Post Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3K–51.8 mi414Compare →
Long Beach Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.2PK–52.0 mi654Compare →
Prairie Point Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9K–52.0 mi447Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Cusd 308

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#17 of 21
District spending per student
$16,904NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fox Chase Elementary School is listed in CUSD 308; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fox Chase Elementary School

Fox Chase Elementary School is a public elementary school in Oswego, IL, part of Cusd 308, serving approximately 663 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,088 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fox Chase Elementary School

What grades does Fox Chase Elementary School serve?

Fox Chase Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Fox Chase Elementary School?

Fox Chase Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 663 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fox Chase Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Fox Chase Elementary School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fox Chase Elementary School rank in IL?

Fox Chase Elementary School ranks #3,088 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Fox Chase Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Fox Chase Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Fox Chase Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fox Chase Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Fox Chase Elementary School a charter school?

No, Fox Chase Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fox Chase Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Fox Chase Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fox Chase Elementary School?

36.7% of students at Fox Chase 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
663
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Kendall County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.0%
Area population (ZIP 60543)
41,723
Area average commute
30 min
Area median age
39.2
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 60543; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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