Very Good
#1058 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 28% in state
Woodland Elementary
Elementary School · Woodland Ccsd 50 · Gages Lake, IL
A Woodland Ccsd 50 elementary school serving grades 1st – 3rd.
17261 W Gages Lake Rd, Gages Lake, IL 60030
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Woodland Elementary score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 50% (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
43.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Woodland Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$104,920
Median home value
$276,800
Median rent
$1,526/mo
College educated
49.4%
Homeownership
82.7%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60030; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country Meadows Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Prairie Crossing Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–8 | 2.4 mi | 432 | Compare → |
| Connections Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | 3–12 | 2.8 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| River Trail SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–8 | 3.1 mi | 466 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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.
Woodland Ccsd 50
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $21,130NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Woodland Elementary is listed in Woodland CCSD 50; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Woodland Elementary
Woodland Elementary is a public elementary school in Gages Lake, IL, part of Woodland Ccsd 50, serving approximately 1,436 students in grades 1st-3rd with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,058 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Woodland Elementary
What grades does Woodland Elementary serve?
Woodland Elementary serves students in grades 1st through 3rd.
How many students attend Woodland Elementary?
Woodland Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 1,436 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodland Elementary is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Woodland Elementary rank in IL?
Woodland Elementary ranks #1,058 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Woodland Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Woodland Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Woodland Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodland Elementary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Woodland Elementary a charter school?
No, Woodland Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Woodland Elementary a Title I school?
No, Woodland Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woodland Elementary?
43.2% of students at Woodland Elementary 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
- 1st – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 1,436
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 118
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.3%
- Phone
- (847) 984-8800
- Area population (ZIP 60030)
- 35,579
- Area average commute
- 27 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 60030; 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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