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#2118 of 3,813 schools in IL
Pioneer Elem School
Elementary School · West Chicago Esd 33 · West Chicago, IL
A West Chicago Esd 33 elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
615 Kenwood Ave, West Chicago, IL 60185
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pioneer Elem School score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 48 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 12% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 20% (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
74.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pioneer Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated805/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Chicago), 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
$105,063
Median home value
$313,600
Median rent
$1,400/mo
College educated
32.6%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60185; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 415 | Compare → |
| Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK | 0.8 mi | 92 | Compare → |
| Turner Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 295 | 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.
West Chicago Esd 33
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $28,160NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pioneer Elem School is listed in West Chicago ESD 33; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pioneer Elem School
Pioneer Elem School is a public elementary school in West Chicago, IL, part of West Chicago Esd 33, serving approximately 343 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,118 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pioneer Elem School
What grades does Pioneer Elem School serve?
Pioneer Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Pioneer Elem School?
Pioneer Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 343 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Elem School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pioneer Elem School rank in IL?
Pioneer Elem School ranks #2,118 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Pioneer Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pioneer Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Pioneer Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pioneer Elem School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pioneer Elem School a charter school?
No, Pioneer Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pioneer Elem School a Title I school?
No, Pioneer Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pioneer Elem School?
74.1% of students at Pioneer 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 343
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DuPage County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.9%
- Phone
- (630) 293-6040
- Area population (ZIP 60185)
- 33,711
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 60185; 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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