Channing Memorial Elementary School
Tel:
(847) 888-5185
Channing Memorial Elementary School serves 461 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Channing Memorial Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Channing Memorial Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Channing Memorial Elementary School's student population of 461 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
Total Students | 461 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Channing Memorial Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Channing Memorial Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3389 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 13% | 37% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | n/a |
Asian | 1% | 5% |
Hispanic | 83% | 26% |
Black | 7% | 17% |
White | 5% | 48% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.68 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 86% | 47% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 2% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | School District U-46 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Channing Memorial Elementary School is Central School Program (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Ellis Middle School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Ronald D O Neal (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Elgin Central School Program Grades: 9-12 | 98 students
0.2 miles
355 E Chicago St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5340 0.2 9-12 98 - Elgin Dream Academy Alternative School
Grades: 10-11 | 140 students
0.2 miles
46 S Gifford St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5000 0.2 10-11 140 - Elgin Ronald D O Neal Grades: K-6 | 545 students
0.3 miles
510 Franklin Blvd
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5266 0.3 K-6 545 - Elgin Ellis Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 691 students
0.5 miles
225 S Liberty St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5151 0.5 7-8 691 - Elgin Larsen Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 679 students
0.8 miles
665 Dundee Ave
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5250 0.8 7-8 679
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