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W C Petty Elementary School
Elementary School · Antioch Ccsd 34 · Antioch, IL
An Antioch Ccsd 34 elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
850 Highview Dr, Antioch, IL 60002
- Math 22% proficient (2021)
- Reading 24% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at W C Petty Elementary School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 24% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 46% (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
37.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where W C Petty Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average570/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Antioch), 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
$109,047
Median home value
$287,800
Median rent
$1,176/mo
College educated
37.6%
Homeownership
80.7%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60002; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmons Grade SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 289 | Compare → |
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| Trevor-wilmot GradeEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–8 | 2.1 mi | 441 | Compare → |
| Hillcrest Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 623 | 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.
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.
Antioch Ccsd 34
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,479NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
W C Petty Elementary School is listed in Antioch CCSD 34; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About W C Petty Elementary School
W C Petty Elementary School is a public elementary school in Antioch, IL, part of Antioch Ccsd 34, serving approximately 457 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,382 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about W C Petty Elementary School
What grades does W C Petty Elementary School serve?
W C Petty Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend W C Petty Elementary School?
W C Petty Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 457 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W C Petty Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at W C Petty Elementary School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does W C Petty Elementary School rank in IL?
W C Petty Elementary School ranks #2,382 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is W C Petty Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
W C Petty Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 W C Petty Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, W C Petty Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is W C Petty Elementary School a charter school?
No, W C Petty Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is W C Petty Elementary School a Title I school?
No, W C Petty Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for W C Petty Elementary School?
37.9% of students at W C Petty 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 457
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (847) 838-8100
- Area population (ZIP 60002)
- 24,396
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 60002; 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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