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Irving Elem School

Elementary School · Berwyn South SD 100

3501 Clinton Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402

Enrollment

450

Student-Teacher

15:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Illinois schools

#2,386 of 3,813

In Berwyn

#11 of 13

public schools

In district

#7 of 8

Berwyn South SD 100

Academic performance

7.2 / 10

Very Good

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Irving Elem School

5.6/10

Elementary School in Berwyn · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Irving Elem School

Irving Elem School is a public elementary school in Berwyn, IL, part of Berwyn South SD 100. Irving Elem School serves approximately 450 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. Irving Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,386 of 3,813 schools in IL.

Structured state assessment records for Irving Elem School show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 5.6 · Average
  • District avg 5.9
  • IL avg 6.2

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.74 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)16% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
Per-Pupil Spending$20,473
Chronic Absenteeism28.4%

Irving Elem School — Students at Irving Elem School score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

72%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores IL EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 43.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 39.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
85%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
19%
ELA
24%
2015
Math
23%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
31%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
23%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2022
ELA
27%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.4/10.

How Irving Elem School Compares

See how Irving Elem School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.6/10
38th percentile in IL
Academic
7.2/10
Very Good
Growth
4.4/10
Below Average
Environment
6.1/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
72%
Teaching Staff
15:1 student-teacher ratio
30 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
28.4%

Location

3501 Clinton Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Irving Elem School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Blythe Park Elem School (rated 9.0/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Riverside), which scores notably higher. Another option is Central Elem School (rated 9.0/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Riverside), which scores notably higher. Additionally, A F Ames Elem School (rated 8.6/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Riverside), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Berwyn, see our Berwyn schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi
School Distance Rating
THE ANGELS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Berwyn 0.2 mi
ST LEONARD SCHOOL Berwyn 0.4 mi 5.7
Emerson Elem School Berwyn 0.5 mi 4.0
Heritage Middle School Berwyn 0.5 mi 6.1
Pershing Elem School Berwyn 0.5 mi 6.8
Blythe Park Elem School Riverside 0.8 mi 9.0
Edison Elem School Stickney 0.9 mi 6.0
Freedom Middle School Berwyn 0.9 mi 6.1
Home Elem School Stickney 1.2 mi 5.6
Piper School Berwyn 1.2 mi 6.1
Hiawatha Elem School Berwyn 1.1 mi 6.4
J Sterling Morton West High Sch Berwyn 1.3 mi 7.0
Abe Lincoln Elem School Cicero 1.1 mi 6.1
ST MARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Riverside 1.1 mi 7.0
ST ODILO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Berwyn 1.4 mi 5.1
Komensky Elem School Berwyn 1.4 mi 6.2
Central Elem School Riverside 1.3 mi 9.0
J W Robinson Jr Elem School Lyons 1.5 mi 5.6
L J Hauser Jr High School Riverside 1.3 mi 8.7
A F Ames Elem School Riverside 1.5 mi 8.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 60402 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$73,993

Median Home Value

$277,800

Median Rent

$1,168/mo

Population

63,867

College Educated

25.2%

Homeownership

64.1%

Avg Commute

29.6 min

Poverty Rate

10.8%

Median Age

36.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Irving Elem School

What grades does Irving Elem School serve?

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

How many students attend Irving Elem School?

Irving Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 450 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Irving Elem School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Irving Elem School rank in IL?

Irving Elem School ranks #2,386 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Irving Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Irving Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Irving Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Irving Elem School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Irving Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Irving Elem School a Title I school?

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

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

72.0% of students at Irving 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
90 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
44 Some Transit
Bike Score
53 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
450
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Free/Reduced Lunch
72.0%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.4%

District

Berwyn South SD 100
District Enrollment
3,048
Schools in District
8
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,473
District Rank
#7 of 8

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