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#3179 of 3,813 schools in IL

Greenman Elem School

Elementary School · Aurora West USD 129 · Aurora, IL

An Aurora West USD 129 elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

729 W Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL 60506

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 9% proficient (2022)
  • 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency9% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency11% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
District spending per student$16,379
Chronic Absenteeism29.5%

Students at Greenman Elem School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency9%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 9% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
63%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
39%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
39%
ELA
40%
2014
Math
11%
ELA
14%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
14%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
9%
2017
Math
16%
ELA
7%
2018
Math
21%
ELA
16%
2019
Math
21%
ELA
16%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2022
ELA
9%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 27% (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

66.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Greenman 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 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 28Some Transit
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,522/100K

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

$76,105

Median home value

$246,700

Median rent

$1,305/mo

College educated

29.4%

Homeownership

67.2%

Poverty rate

11.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60506; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Holy Angels Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–80.5 mi358Compare →
Mccleery Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.8PK–50.6 mi551Compare →
Hill Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.2PK–50.8 mi511Compare →
Fox Valley Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–60.9 mi34Compare →

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.

Aurora West USD 129

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#11 of 16
District spending per student
$16,379NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Greenman Elem School is listed in Aurora West USD 129; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Greenman Elem School

Greenman Elem School is a public elementary school in Aurora, IL, part of Aurora West USD 129, serving approximately 522 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,179 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Greenman Elem School

What grades does Greenman Elem School serve?

Greenman Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Greenman Elem School?

Greenman Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 522 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Greenman Elem School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Greenman Elem School rank in IL?

Greenman Elem School ranks #3,179 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Greenman Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Greenman Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Greenman Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Greenman Elem School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Greenman Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Greenman Elem School a Title I school?

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

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

66.1% of students at Greenman 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
522
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Kane County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.5%
Area population (ZIP 60506)
49,886
Area average commute
24.9 min
Area median age
36
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 60506; 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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