Very Good
#808 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 21% in state
Based on limited data
Mackeben Elementary School
Elementary School · Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158 · Algonquin, IL
A Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
800 Dr John Burkey Dr, Algonquin, IL 60102
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 8 schools in Algonquin.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mackeben Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,245/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Algonquin), 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
$128,070
Median home value
$320,600
Median rent
$1,826/mo
College educated
42.8%
Homeownership
88%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Prairie Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 468 | Compare → |
| Primrose School of AlgonquinPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.2 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Chesak Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–2 | 2.5 mi | 665 | Compare → |
| Gilberts Elem SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 706 | Compare → |
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.
Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 9
- District spending per student
- $17,577NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mackeben Elementary School is listed in Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mackeben Elementary School
Mackeben Elementary School is a public elementary school in Algonquin, IL, part of Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158, serving approximately 529 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #808 of 3,813 schools in IL. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mackeben Elementary School
What grades does Mackeben Elementary School serve?
Mackeben Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Mackeben Elementary School?
Mackeben Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 529 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mackeben Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mackeben Elementary School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mackeben Elementary School rank in IL?
Mackeben Elementary School ranks #808 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Mackeben Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mackeben Elementary 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.
Is Mackeben Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mackeben Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mackeben Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mackeben Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mackeben Elementary School?
21.4% of students at Mackeben 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
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 529
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- McHenry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.6%
- Phone
- (847) 659-3400
- Area population (ZIP 60102)
- 32,303
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 42
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 60102; 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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