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#322 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 8% in state

Saratoga Elem School

Elementary School · Saratoga Ccsd 60c · Morris, IL

A Saratoga Ccsd 60c elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4040 N Division St, Morris, IL 60450

  • Math 49% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 53% proficient (2022)
  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+20.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$13,039
Chronic Absenteeism16.6%

Students at Saratoga Elem School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency49%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency53%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 34 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 53% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
68%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
64%
2020*
Math
49%
ELA
54%
2021*
Math
49%
ELA
54%
2022
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 65% (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

40.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Saratoga 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,835/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$81,716

Median home value

$266,600

Median rent

$1,122/mo

College educated

25.3%

Homeownership

65.1%

Poverty rate

6.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60450; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Immaculate Conception SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–82.7 mi131Compare →
White Oak ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–52.8 mi745Compare →
Nettle Creek Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1K–84.7 mi78Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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

Saratoga Ccsd 60c

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$13,039NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Saratoga Elem School is listed in Saratoga CCSD 60C; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Saratoga Elem School

Saratoga Elem School is a public elementary school in Morris, IL, part of Saratoga Ccsd 60c, serving approximately 766 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #322 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Saratoga Elem School

What grades does Saratoga Elem School serve?

Saratoga Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Saratoga Elem School?

Saratoga Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 766 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Saratoga Elem School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Saratoga Elem School rank in IL?

Saratoga Elem School ranks #322 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Saratoga Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Saratoga Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Saratoga Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Saratoga Elem School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Saratoga Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Saratoga Elem School a Title I school?

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

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

40.9% of students at Saratoga 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 – 8th
Enrollment
766
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
65
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Grundy County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.6%
Area population (ZIP 60450)
20,918
Area average commute
22.9 min
Area median age
41
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 60450; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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