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#3494 of 3,813 schools in IL

Schneider Elem School

Elementary School · Aurora West USD 129 · North Aurora, IL

An Aurora West USD 129 elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

304 Banbury Rd, North Aurora, IL 60542

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
District spending per student$16,379
Chronic Absenteeism31.7%

Students at Schneider Elem School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 60 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 17% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
61%
2013
Math
59%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
26%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
19%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
19%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
19%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
8%
2022
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 35% (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

44.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Schneider 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,006/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Aurora), 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

$112,362

Median home value

$324,600

Median rent

$1,596/mo

College educated

41%

Homeownership

73.6%

Poverty rate

5.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60542; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mooseheart Child City and School IncPrivate · tuition9.0privatePK–121.2 mi113Compare →
Goodwin Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–51.6 mi286Compare →
Alice Gustafson Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–51.7 mi390Compare →
Hoover Wood Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6K–51.8 mi350Compare →

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.

Aurora West USD 129

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#14 of 16
District spending per student
$16,379NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Schneider Elem School is listed in Aurora West USD 129; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Schneider Elem School

Schneider Elem School is a public elementary school in North Aurora, IL, part of Aurora West USD 129, serving approximately 338 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,494 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Schneider Elem School

What grades does Schneider Elem School serve?

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

How many students attend Schneider Elem School?

Schneider Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 338 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Schneider Elem School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Schneider Elem School rank in IL?

Schneider Elem School ranks #3,494 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Schneider Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Schneider Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Schneider Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Schneider Elem School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Schneider Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Schneider Elem School a Title I school?

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

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

44.7% of students at Schneider 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
338
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Kane County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.7%
Area population (ZIP 60542)
18,691
Area average commute
28.1 min
Area median age
42.1
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 60542; 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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