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#2318 of 3,813 schools in IL
Gary D Wright Elem Sch
Elementary School · Cusd 300 · Hampshire, IL
A Cusd 300 elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1500 Ketchum Rd, Hampshire, IL 60140
- Math 24% proficient (2021)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gary D Wright Elem Sch score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 47% (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
30.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gary D Wright Elem Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average388/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hampshire), 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
$114,675
Median home value
$316,900
Median rent
$1,379/mo
College educated
38.1%
Homeownership
88.4%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60140; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Timber Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 437 | Compare → |
| St Charles Borromeo Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 2.3 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| Hampshire Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 2.9 mi | 452 | Compare → |
| Leggee Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 3.2 mi | 885 | 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.
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.
Cusd 300
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #18 of 27
- District spending per student
- $17,080NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gary D Wright Elem Sch is listed in CUSD 300; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gary D Wright Elem Sch
Gary D Wright Elem Sch is a public elementary school in Hampshire, IL, part of Cusd 300, serving approximately 701 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,318 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gary D Wright Elem Sch
What grades does Gary D Wright Elem Sch serve?
Gary D Wright Elem Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Gary D Wright Elem Sch?
Gary D Wright Elem Sch has an enrollment of approximately 701 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gary D Wright Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Gary D Wright Elem Sch is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gary D Wright Elem Sch rank in IL?
Gary D Wright Elem Sch ranks #2,318 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Gary D Wright Elem Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Gary D Wright Elem Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Gary D Wright Elem Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gary D Wright Elem Sch has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gary D Wright Elem Sch a charter school?
No, Gary D Wright Elem Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gary D Wright Elem Sch a Title I school?
No, Gary D Wright Elem Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gary D Wright Elem Sch?
30.1% of students at Gary D Wright Elem Sch 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
- 701
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (847) 683-5700
- Area population (ZIP 60140)
- 21,844
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 · 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 60140; 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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