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Jane Addams Elem School

Elementary School · Palatine Ccsd 15 · Palatine, IL

A Palatine Ccsd 15 elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1020 E Sayles Dr, Palatine, IL 60074

  • Math 17% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 16% proficient (2022)
  • 9.9:1 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-5.46 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.9:1
District spending per student$19,671
Chronic Absenteeism27.2%

Students at Jane Addams Elem School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency17%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency16%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 59 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 16% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
68%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
39%
ELA
41%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
38%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
20%
ELA
28%
2016
Math
24%
ELA
23%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
19%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
16%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
16%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2022
ELA
16%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 32% (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

63.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Jane Addams 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,012/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$81,911

Median home value

$307,800

Median rent

$1,429/mo

College educated

42%

Homeownership

60.9%

Poverty rate

11.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60074; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Virginia Lake Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–60.4 mi665Compare →
Lake Louise Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.7PK–60.6 mi952Compare →
Learning Loft Inc.Private · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.9 mi15Compare →
Winston Campus ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–60.9 mi254Compare →

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.

Palatine Ccsd 15

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#15 of 19
District spending per student
$19,671NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jane Addams Elem School is listed in Palatine CCSD 15; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jane Addams Elem School

Jane Addams Elem School is a public elementary school in Palatine, IL, part of Palatine Ccsd 15, serving approximately 445 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,282 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jane Addams Elem School

What grades does Jane Addams Elem School serve?

Jane Addams Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Jane Addams Elem School?

Jane Addams Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 445 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jane Addams Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Jane Addams Elem School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jane Addams Elem School rank in IL?

Jane Addams Elem School ranks #2,282 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Jane Addams Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jane Addams Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Jane Addams Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jane Addams Elem School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Jane Addams Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Jane Addams Elem School a Title I school?

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

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

63.8% of students at Jane Addams 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 – 6th
Enrollment
445
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.2%
Area population (ZIP 60074)
36,296
Area average commute
26.6 min
Area median age
36.8
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 60074; 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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