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#1865 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 49% in state
North Elem School
Elementary School · Sd 45 Dupage County · Villa Park, IL
A Sd 45 Dupage County elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
150 W Sunset Ave, Villa Park, IL 60181
- Math 12% proficient (2021)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Elem School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 41% (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
62.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,752/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Villa Park), 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
$90,375
Median home value
$294,700
Median rent
$1,619/mo
College educated
37.9%
Homeownership
69.4%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60181; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardmore Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| Schafer Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 352 | Compare → |
| Ardmore Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 451 | Compare → |
| Fullerton Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 484 | 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.
Sd 45 Dupage County
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $22,608NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Elem School is listed in SD 45 DuPage County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Elem School
North Elem School is a public elementary school in Villa Park, IL, part of Sd 45 Dupage County, serving approximately 421 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,865 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Elem School
What grades does North Elem School serve?
North Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend North Elem School?
North Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 421 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Elem School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Elem School rank in IL?
North Elem School ranks #1,865 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is North Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 North Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Elem School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is North Elem School a charter school?
No, North Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Elem School a Title I school?
No, North Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Elem School?
62.5% of students at North 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
- 421
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DuPage County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.1%
- Phone
- (630) 516-7790
- Area population (ZIP 60181)
- 30,247
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 60181; 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 multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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