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#2482 of 3,813 schools in IL
Meadowdale Elem School
Elementary School · Cusd 300 · Carpentersville, IL
A Cusd 300 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
14 Ash St, Carpentersville, IL 60110
- Math 8% proficient (2021)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Meadowdale Elem School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 26% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
81%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Meadowdale Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Hill Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| Lakewood SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 534 | Compare → |
| Golfview Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Perry Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 267 | 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.
Cusd 300
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #19 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
Meadowdale Elem School is listed in CUSD 300; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Meadowdale Elem School
Meadowdale Elem School is a public elementary school in Carpentersville, IL, part of Cusd 300, serving approximately 443 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,482 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Meadowdale Elem School
What grades does Meadowdale Elem School serve?
Meadowdale Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Meadowdale Elem School?
Meadowdale Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 443 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowdale Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowdale Elem School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Meadowdale Elem School rank in IL?
Meadowdale Elem School ranks #2,482 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Meadowdale Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Meadowdale Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Meadowdale Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Meadowdale Elem School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Meadowdale Elem School a charter school?
No, Meadowdale Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Meadowdale Elem School a Title I school?
No, Meadowdale Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Meadowdale Elem School?
81.0% of students at Meadowdale 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 443
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.2%
- Phone
- (224) 484-2900
- 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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