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#1433 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 38% in state

Westfield Community School

Elementary School · Cusd 300 · Algonquin, IL

A Cusd 300 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

2100 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102

  • Math 32% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 34% proficient (2022)
  • 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$17,080
Chronic Absenteeism20.2%

Students at Westfield Community School score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency32%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency34%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 34% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
31%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
31%
2022
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 57% (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

39.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Westfield Community 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 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,245/100K

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

$128,070

Median home value

$320,600

Median rent

$1,826/mo

College educated

42.8%

Homeownership

88%

Poverty rate

4.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Primrose School of AlgonquinPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.8 mi9Compare →
Liberty Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–51.5 mi755Compare →
Kenneth E Neubert Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8K–51.7 mi437Compare →
Eastview Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–52.2 mi384Compare →

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.

Cusd 300

Schools in district
29
Rank in district
#13 of 27
District spending per student
$17,080NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Westfield Community School is listed in CUSD 300; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Westfield Community School

Westfield Community School is a public elementary school in Algonquin, IL, part of Cusd 300, serving approximately 1,337 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,433 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Westfield Community School

What grades does Westfield Community School serve?

Westfield Community School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Westfield Community School?

Westfield Community School has an enrollment of approximately 1,337 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Westfield Community School?

The student-teacher ratio at Westfield Community School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Westfield Community School rank in IL?

Westfield Community School ranks #1,433 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Westfield Community School's MySchoolScout rating?

Westfield Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Westfield Community School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Westfield Community School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Westfield Community School a charter school?

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

Is Westfield Community School a Title I school?

No, Westfield Community School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westfield Community School?

39.6% of students at Westfield Community 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
1,337
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
92
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Kane County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.2%
Area population (ZIP 60102)
32,303
Area average commute
31.8 min
Area median age
42
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 60102; 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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