St Charles CUSD 303 School District

201 S 7th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174-2664
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 11,958 students in St Charles CUSD 303 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% 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 52% (versus the 31% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in St Charles CUSD 303 School District are Norton Creek Elementary School, Bell-graham Elementary School and Ferson Creek 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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
18 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
11,958 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
885 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

St Charles CUSD 303 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 918 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 96% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (IL)
#48 out of 926 school districts
(Top 10%)
This chart display the overall district rank of St Charles CUSD 303  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of St Charles CUSD 303  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
52%
32%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of St Charles CUSD 303  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(17-18)
96%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of St Charles CUSD 303  School District and public school graduation rate of IL by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.68
# American Indian Students
45 Students
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
883 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,632 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
27%
# Black Students
170 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
2%
17%
# White Students
8,752 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
73%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
464 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
280
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
762
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
797
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
849
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
846
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
770
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
859
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
887
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
853
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
919
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
976
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,009
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,053
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,098
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,417 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,069 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$244 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart display total revenue of St Charles CUSD 303  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$228 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart display total spending of St Charles CUSD 303  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$20,417
$22,162
This chart display average revenue per public school student in St Charles CUSD 303  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$19,069
$21,409
This chart display average spending per public school student in St Charles CUSD 303  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best St Charles CUSD 303 School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Norton Creek Elementary School
Math: 64% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2033 Smith Rd
West Chicago, IL 60185
(331) 228-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #22.
Bell-graham Elementary School
Math: 61% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4n505 Fox Mill Blvd
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-2100
Grades: K-5
| 490 students
Rank: #33.
Ferson Creek School
Math: 61% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
38w160 Bolcum Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 581 students
Rank: #44.
Wild Rose Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
36w730 Red Haw Ln
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3000
Grades: K-5
| 556 students
Rank: #55.
St Charles East High School
Math: 52% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1020 Dunham Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,155 students
Rank: #66.
St Charles North High School
Math: 54% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
255 Red Gate Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,981 students
Rank: #77.
Munhall Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1400 S 13th Ave
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 548 students
Rank: #88.
Corron Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
455 Thornwood Way
South Elgin, IL 60177
(331) 228-6900
Grades: K-5
| 563 students
Rank: #99.
Thompson Middle School
Math: 45% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
705 W Main St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,254 students
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
211 S 6th Ave
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
Rank: #1111.
Wredling Middle School
Math: 48% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 Dunham Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,403 students
Rank: #1212.
Wasco Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Po Box 83
Wasco, IL 60183
(331) 228-2900
Grades: K-5
| 476 students
Rank: #1313.
Richmond Intermediate School
Math: 42% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 S 12th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2800
Grades: 3-5
| 381 students
Rank: #1414.
Anderson Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
35w071 Villa Maria Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3300
Grades: K-5
| 451 students
Rank: n/an/a
Compass Academy
Alternative School
305 S 9th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3387
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Davis Primary School
1125 S 7th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2200
Grades: K-2
| 390 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fox Ridge School
1905 E Tyler Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2400
Grades: PK
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kane Co Detention Center
Alternative School
37w655 Il Route 38
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 406-7480
Grades: 6-12
| 0 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 11,958 students.
What is the rank of St Charles CUSD 303 School District?
St Charles CUSD 303 School District is ranked #47 out of 918 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 graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in St Charles CUSD 303 School District?
73% of St Charles CUSD 303 School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 14:1, which is equal to 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 $19,069 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 18 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 11,958 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in IL)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 50% (Top 10%)
  • : 52% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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