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#1884 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 49% in state

Liberty Elementary School

Elementary School · Cusd 300 · Carpentersville, IL

A Cusd 300 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

6500 Miller Rd, Carpentersville, IL 60110

  • Math 29% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 33% proficient (2022)
  • 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency31% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$17,080
Chronic Absenteeism18.5%

Students at Liberty Elementary School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency29%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency33%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 33% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
64%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
33%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
29%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
29%
ELA
32%
2022
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 49% (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

39.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Liberty Elementary 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 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated893/100K

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

$87,714

Median home value

$224,300

Median rent

$1,421/mo

College educated

23.6%

Homeownership

73.7%

Poverty rate

9.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60110; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Westfield Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–81.5 mi1,337Compare →
Primrose School of AlgonquinPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K2.1 mi9Compare →
The Goddard School of ElginPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K2.2 mi16Compare →
Gilberts Elem SchEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–52.4 mi706Compare →

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.

Cusd 300

Schools in district
29
Rank in district
#15 of 27
District spending per student
$17,080NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Liberty Elementary School is listed in CUSD 300; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Liberty Elementary School

Liberty Elementary School is a public elementary school in Carpentersville, IL, part of Cusd 300, serving approximately 755 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,884 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Liberty Elementary School

What grades does Liberty Elementary School serve?

Liberty Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Liberty Elementary School?

Liberty Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 755 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Liberty Elementary School rank in IL?

Liberty Elementary School ranks #1,884 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Liberty Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Liberty Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Liberty Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Liberty Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Liberty Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Liberty Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Liberty Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Liberty Elementary School?

39.2% of students at Liberty Elementary 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
755
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Kane County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.5%
Area population (ZIP 60110)
39,028
Area average commute
29.9 min
Area median age
33.8
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 60110; 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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