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#1495 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 39% in state

Indian Knoll Elem School

Elementary School · West Chicago Esd 33 · West Chicago, IL

A West Chicago Esd 33 elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

N645 Indian Knoll Rd, West Chicago, IL 60185

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.2:1
District spending per student$28,160
Chronic Absenteeism28%

Students at Indian Knoll Elem School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
68%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
41%
ELA
43%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
18%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
24%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
8%
2022
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 31% (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

63.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Indian Knoll 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated805/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Chicago), 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

$105,063

Median home value

$313,600

Median rent

$1,400/mo

College educated

32.6%

Homeownership

79%

Poverty rate

11%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60185; 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
Winfield Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1K–21.3 mi102Compare →
Turner Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1K–51.6 mi295Compare →
Gary Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8K–51.8 mi415Compare →
Pleasant Hill Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.2K–51.9 mi589Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

West Chicago Esd 33

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#3 of 8
District spending per student
$28,160NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Indian Knoll Elem School is listed in West Chicago ESD 33; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Indian Knoll Elem School

Indian Knoll Elem School is a public elementary school in West Chicago, IL, part of West Chicago Esd 33, serving approximately 296 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,495 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Indian Knoll Elem School

What grades does Indian Knoll Elem School serve?

Indian Knoll Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Indian Knoll Elem School?

Indian Knoll Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 296 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Knoll Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Indian Knoll Elem School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Indian Knoll Elem School rank in IL?

Indian Knoll Elem School ranks #1,495 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Indian Knoll Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Indian Knoll Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Indian Knoll Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Indian Knoll Elem School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Indian Knoll Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Indian Knoll Elem School a Title I school?

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

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

63.2% of students at Indian Knoll 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
296
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
DuPage County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.0%
Area population (ZIP 60185)
33,711
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
38.7
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 60185; 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

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