Serving 669 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Churchill Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 669 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Churchill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Churchill Elementary School's student population of 669 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
669 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 2, 2025
School Rankings
Churchill Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Churchill Elementary School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#972 out of 3542 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
27%
6%
Hispanic
26%
28%
Black
3%
16%
White
40%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Churchill Elementary School's ranking?
Churchill Elementary School is ranked #972 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Churchill Elementary School often compared to?
Churchill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Forest Glen Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Churchill Elementary School?
669 students attend Churchill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Churchill Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Churchill Elementary School?
Churchill Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Churchill Elementary School offer ?
Churchill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Churchill Elementary School part of?
Churchill Elementary School is part of Glen Ellyn SD 41 School District.
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