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#528 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 14% in state

Fry Elementary School

Elementary School · Indian Prairie Cusd 204 · Naperville, IL

An Indian Prairie Cusd 204 elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3204 Tall Grass Dr, Naperville, IL 60564

  • Math 60% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 60% proficient (2022)
  • 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+16.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$18,127
Chronic Absenteeism18.7%

Students at Fry Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency60%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency60%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
100%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
100%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
84%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
80%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
80%
ELA
73%
2018
Math
73%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
73%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
60%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
60%
ELA
47%
2022
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 75% (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

12.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Fry 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 43Car-Dependent
  • Transit 20Minimal Transit
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated968/100K

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

$176,250

Median home value

$550,400

Median rent

$2,172/mo

College educated

73.1%

Homeownership

86.9%

Poverty rate

4.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60564; 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
The Compass School of Naperville SouthPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.5 mi9Compare →
Arlene Welch Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9K–51.2 mi588Compare →
Danielle-joy Peterson Elem SchEnrollment path unverified8.4K–51.2 mi563Compare →
Homestead Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0K–51.4 mi487Compare →

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.

Indian Prairie Cusd 204

Schools in district
34
Rank in district
#13 of 32
District spending per student
$18,127NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fry Elementary School is listed in Indian Prairie CUSD 204; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fry Elementary School

Fry Elementary School is a public elementary school in Naperville, IL, part of Indian Prairie Cusd 204, serving approximately 573 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #528 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fry Elementary School

What grades does Fry Elementary School serve?

Fry Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Fry Elementary School?

Fry Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 573 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fry Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Fry Elementary School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fry Elementary School rank in IL?

Fry Elementary School ranks #528 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Fry Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Fry Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Fry Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fry Elementary School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Fry Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Fry Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

12.6% of students at Fry 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
573
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Will County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.7%
Area population (ZIP 60564)
47,243
Area average commute
36.2 min
Area median age
39.9
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 60564; 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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