Top Rankings
St Charles CUSD 303 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 11,801 students in St Charles CUSD 303 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in St Charles CUSD 303 School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 30% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in St Charles CUSD 303 School District are Norton Creek Elementary School, Ferson Creek School and Bell-graham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. St Charles CUSD 303 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
18 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
11,801 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
908 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
St Charles CUSD 303 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#50 out of 852 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
50%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.70
# American Indian Students
49 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
909 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
8%
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,675 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
27%
# Black Students
161 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
8,505 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
72%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
490 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
288
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
710
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
820
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
832
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
853
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
860
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
791
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
874
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
893
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
875
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
950
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
982
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,016
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,057
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,688 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,323 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$244 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$228 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,688
$21,914
Spending / Student
$19,323
$21,170
Best St Charles CUSD 303 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Norton Creek Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2033 Smith Rd
West Chicago, IL 60185
(331) 228-2700
West Chicago, IL 60185
(331) 228-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 501 students
Rank: #22.
Ferson Creek School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
38w160 Bolcum Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-2300
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 589 students
Rank: #33.
Bell-graham Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4n505 Fox Mill Blvd
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-2100
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-2100
Grades: K-5
| 512 students
Rank: #44.
Wild Rose Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
36w730 Red Haw Ln
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3000
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3000
Grades: K-5
| 563 students
Rank: #55.
Corron Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
455 Thornwood Way
South Elgin, IL 60177
(331) 228-6900
South Elgin, IL 60177
(331) 228-6900
Grades: K-5
| 540 students
Rank: #66.
Munhall Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1400 S 13th Ave
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2600
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 575 students
Rank: #77.
St. Charles East High School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1020 Dunham Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4000
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,076 students
Rank: #88.
St. Charles North High School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
255 Red Gate Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-4400
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,929 students
Rank: #99.
Thompson Middle School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
705 W Main St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3100
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,267 students
Rank: #1010.
Wredling Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Dunham Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3700
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,375 students
Rank: #1111.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
211 S 6th Ave
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2500
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 210 students
Rank: #1212.
Richmond Intermediate School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S 12th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2800
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2800
Grades: 3-5
| 354 students
Rank: #1313.
Anderson Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35w071 Villa Maria Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3300
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3300
Grades: K-5
| 445 students
Rank: #1414.
Wasco Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Po Box 83
Wasco, IL 60183
(331) 228-2900
Wasco, IL 60183
(331) 228-2900
Grades: K-5
| 463 students
Rank: n/an/a
Compass Academy
Alternative School
305 S 9th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3387
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3387
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1125 S 7th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2200
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2200
Grades: K-2
| 402 students
Rank: n/an/a
1905 E Tyler Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2400
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2400
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Kane Co Detention Center
Alternative School
37w655 Il Route 38
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 406-7480
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 406-7480
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St Charles CUSD 303 School District?
St Charles CUSD 303 School District manages 18 public schools serving 11,801 students.
What is the rank of St Charles CUSD 303 School District?
St Charles CUSD 303 School District is ranked #48 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in St Charles CUSD 303 School District?
72% of St Charles CUSD 303 School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St Charles CUSD 303 School District?
St Charles CUSD 303 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is St Charles CUSD 303 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,323 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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