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#1343 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 35% in state

Patton Elem School

Elementary School · Arlington Heights Sd 25 · Arlington Heights, IL

An Arlington Heights Sd 25 elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1616 N Patton Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

  • Math 43% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 38% proficient (2022)
  • 14.8:1 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
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$18,806
Chronic Absenteeism14.2%

Students at Patton Elem School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency43%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency38%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 38% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
97%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
96%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
68%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
49%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
42%
2022
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 64% (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

10.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Patton 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated945/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Arlington Heights), 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

$124,962

Median home value

$415,100

Median rent

$1,703/mo

College educated

58.7%

Homeownership

77.3%

Poverty rate

6.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60004; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Greenbrier Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.7PK–50.9 mi289Compare →
St Peter Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–80.9 mi272Compare →
Lake Louise Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.7PK–61.0 mi952Compare →
Olive-mary Stitt SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9K–51.1 mi635Compare →

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.

Arlington Heights Sd 25

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#9 of 9
District spending per student
$18,806NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Patton Elem School is listed in Arlington Heights SD 25; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Patton Elem School

Patton Elem School is a public elementary school in Arlington Heights, IL, part of Arlington Heights Sd 25, serving approximately 415 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,343 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Patton Elem School

What grades does Patton Elem School serve?

Patton Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Patton Elem School?

Patton Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 415 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Patton Elem School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Patton Elem School rank in IL?

Patton Elem School ranks #1,343 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Patton Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Patton Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Patton Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Patton Elem School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Patton Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Patton Elem School a Title I school?

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

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

10.6% of students at Patton 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
415
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.2%
Area population (ZIP 60004)
51,884
Area average commute
29.1 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.
  • 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 60004; 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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