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#833 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 22% in state

J T Manning Elem School

Elementary School · Cusd 201 · Westmont, IL

A Cusd 201 elementary school serving grades 2nd – 5th.

200 N Linden Ave, Westmont, IL 60559

  • Math 26% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 39% proficient (2022)
  • 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$30,480
Chronic Absenteeism18.5%

Students at J T Manning Elem School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency26%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency39%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 39% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
33%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
33%
2022
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 62% (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

33.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where J T Manning 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 78Very Walkable
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,106/100K

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

$87,474

Median home value

$356,400

Median rent

$1,491/mo

College educated

49%

Homeownership

59.2%

Poverty rate

10.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60559; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Prospect Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.8K–50.9 mi313Compare →
Lester Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–61.0 mi546Compare →
Walker SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.7K–51.1 mi295Compare →
Maercker Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.33–51.3 mi461Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Cusd 201

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$30,480NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

J T Manning Elem School is listed in CUSD 201; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About J T Manning Elem School

J T Manning Elem School is a public elementary school in Westmont, IL, part of Cusd 201, serving approximately 394 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #833 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about J T Manning Elem School

What grades does J T Manning Elem School serve?

J T Manning Elem School serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.

How many students attend J T Manning Elem School?

J T Manning Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 394 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at J T Manning Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at J T Manning Elem School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does J T Manning Elem School rank in IL?

J T Manning Elem School ranks #833 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is J T Manning Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

J T Manning Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 J T Manning Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, J T Manning Elem School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is J T Manning Elem School a charter school?

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

Is J T Manning Elem School a Title I school?

No, J T Manning Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J T Manning Elem School?

33.2% of students at J T Manning 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
2nd – 5th
Enrollment
394
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
DuPage County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.5%
Area population (ZIP 60559)
24,404
Area average commute
25.6 min
Area median age
42.1
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 60559; 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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