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#1626 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 43% in state

Spring Trail Elementary School

Elementary School · Sd U-46 · Carol Stream, IL

A Sd U-46 elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1384 Spring Valley Dr, Carol Stream, IL 60188

  • Math 37% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 41% proficient (2022)
  • 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.2:1
District spending per student$19,216
Chronic Absenteeism21.1%

Students at Spring Trail Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency37%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency41%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 41% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
48%
ELA
53%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
41%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2022
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 56% (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

35.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Spring Trail Elementary 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 69Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated783/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carol Stream), 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

$107,560

Median home value

$311,600

Median rent

$1,465/mo

College educated

43.9%

Homeownership

69.9%

Poverty rate

6.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60188; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Heritage Lakes Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9K–50.9 mi325Compare →
Prairieview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.5K–61.1 mi660Compare →
Evergreen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–41.4 mi388Compare →
Elsie C Johnson Elem SchEnrollment path unverified6.8K–51.5 mi239Compare →

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 U-46

Schools in district
56
Rank in district
#9 of 51
District spending per student
$19,216NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Spring Trail Elementary School is listed in SD U-46; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Spring Trail Elementary School

Spring Trail Elementary School is a public elementary school in Carol Stream, IL, part of Sd U-46, serving approximately 484 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,626 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Spring Trail Elementary School

What grades does Spring Trail Elementary School serve?

Spring Trail Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Spring Trail Elementary School?

Spring Trail Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 484 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Trail Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Spring Trail Elementary School is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Spring Trail Elementary School rank in IL?

Spring Trail Elementary School ranks #1,626 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Spring Trail Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Spring Trail Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Spring Trail Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Spring Trail Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Spring Trail Elementary School a charter school?

No, Spring Trail Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Spring Trail Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Spring Trail Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spring Trail Elementary School?

35.1% of students at Spring Trail Elementary 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 – 6th
Enrollment
484
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
DuPage County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.1%
Area population (ZIP 60188)
42,087
Area average commute
28.3 min
Area median age
39.2
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 60188; 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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