Corron Elementary School

455 Thornwood Way
South Elgin, IL 60177
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 540 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Corron Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 540 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 10% in IL
  • : 60% (Top 5%)
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Corron Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Corron Elementary School's student population of 540 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
540 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Corron Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Corron Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#212 out of 3426 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Corron Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
60%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Corron Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Corron Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Corron Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
19%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Corron Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
12%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Corron Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Corron Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
62%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Corron Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Corron Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Corron Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Corron Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Corron Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Corron Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Corron Elementary School's ranking?
Corron Elementary School is ranked #212 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Corron Elementary School often compared to?
Corron Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ferson Creek School, Country Trails Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Corron Elementary School?
540 students attend Corron Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Corron Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Corron Elementary School?
Corron Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Corron Elementary School offer ?
Corron Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Corron Elementary School part of?
Corron Elementary School is part of St Charles CUSD 303 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 540 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60% (Top 5%)
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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