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#3416 of 3,813 schools in IL

Minooka Elem School

Elementary School · Minooka Ccsd 201 · Minooka, IL

A Minooka Ccsd 201 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.

400 W Coady Dr, Minooka, IL 60447

  • Math 27% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 31% proficient (2022)
  • 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$13,808
Chronic Absenteeism23.2%

Students at Minooka Elem School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency27%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency31%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 31% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
34%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
34%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
20%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2022
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (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

42.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Minooka 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 42Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average341/100K

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

$115,039

Median home value

$295,400

Median rent

$1,525/mo

College educated

26.2%

Homeownership

90.7%

Poverty rate

2.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60447; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Aux SableEnrollment path unverified4.1K–42.3 mi604Compare →
N B Galloway Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.3PK–22.9 mi382Compare →
Pioneer PathEnrollment path unverified8.33–42.9 mi252Compare →
Families of Faith Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.4privatePK–123.0 mi81Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Minooka Ccsd 201

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#5 of 7
District spending per student
$13,808NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Minooka Elem School is listed in Minooka CCSD 201; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Minooka Elem School

Minooka Elem School is a public elementary school in Minooka, IL, part of Minooka Ccsd 201, serving approximately 491 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,416 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Minooka Elem School

What grades does Minooka Elem School serve?

Minooka Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Minooka Elem School?

Minooka Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 491 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Minooka Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Minooka Elem School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Minooka Elem School rank in IL?

Minooka Elem School ranks #3,416 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Minooka Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Minooka Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Minooka Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Minooka Elem School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Minooka Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Minooka Elem School a Title I school?

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

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

42.6% of students at Minooka 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 – 4th
Enrollment
491
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Grundy County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.2%
Area population (ZIP 60447)
16,099
Area average commute
33.2 min
Area median age
35.4
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 60447; 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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