Very Good
#1154 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 30% in state
Western Trails Elem School
Elementary School · Ccsd 93 · Carol Stream, IL
A Ccsd 93 elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
860 Idaho St, Carol Stream, IL 60188
- Math 22% proficient (2021)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Western Trails Elem School score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 32% 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 55% (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
57.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Western Trails 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 59Bikeable
- 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roy De Shane Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 192 | Compare → |
| Cloverdale Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 561 | Compare → |
| Carol Stream Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 408 | Compare → |
| St Isidore SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 173 | 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.
Ccsd 93
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $25,661NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Western Trails Elem School is listed in CCSD 93; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Western Trails Elem School
Western Trails Elem School is a public elementary school in Carol Stream, IL, part of Ccsd 93, serving approximately 303 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,154 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Western Trails Elem School
What grades does Western Trails Elem School serve?
Western Trails Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Western Trails Elem School?
Western Trails Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 303 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Trails Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Trails Elem School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Western Trails Elem School rank in IL?
Western Trails Elem School ranks #1,154 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Western Trails Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Western Trails Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Western Trails Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Western Trails Elem School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Western Trails Elem School a charter school?
No, Western Trails Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Western Trails Elem School a Title I school?
No, Western Trails Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Western Trails Elem School?
57.4% of students at Western Trails 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
- 303
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DuPage County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.7%
- Phone
- (630) 588-6400
- 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.
- 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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