Serving 611 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Frederick Nerge Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 611 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frederick Nerge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Frederick Nerge Elementary School's student population of 611 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
611 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Frederick Nerge Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frederick Nerge Elementary School is 0.64, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#404 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)43%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
25%
6%
Hispanic
13%
27%
Black
5%
17%
White
53%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frederick Nerge Elementary School's ranking?
Frederick Nerge Elementary School is ranked #404 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Frederick Nerge Elementary School often compared to?
Frederick Nerge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adolph Link Elementary School, Adm Richard E Byrd Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Frederick Nerge Elementary School?
611 students attend Frederick Nerge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Frederick Nerge Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frederick Nerge Elementary School?
Frederick Nerge Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Frederick Nerge Elementary School offer ?
Frederick Nerge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Frederick Nerge Elementary School part of?
Frederick Nerge Elementary School is part of Schaumburg CCSD 54 School District.
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