Corron Elementary School

455 Thornwood Way
South Elgin, IL 60177
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 487 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Corron Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (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 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 487 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 10% in IL
  • : 64% (Top 5%)
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : Corron Elementary School serves the northern part of South Elgin, IL, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.1 miles from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Corron Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Corron Elementary School's student population of 487 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
487 students

Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data

School Calendar

School Rankings

Corron Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Corron Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#246 out of 3542 schools
(Top 10%)

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

64%
27%

Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data

50%
30%

Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data

70-74%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data

Asian
17%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data

Hispanic
13%
29%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data

Black
2%
16%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data

White
63%
45%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data

Two or more races
5%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
37%
0.56

Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data

(22-23)
22.4%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
43%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Corron Elementary School's ranking?
Corron Elementary School is ranked #246 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Corron Elementary School often compared to?
Corron Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ferson Creek School, Country Trails Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Corron Elementary School?
487 students attend Corron Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Corron Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Corron Elementary School?
Corron Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Corron Elementary School offer ?
Corron Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Corron Elementary School part of?
Corron Elementary School is part of St Charles CUSD 303 School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 487 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 64% (Top 5%)
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : Corron Elementary School serves the northern part of South Elgin, IL, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.1 miles from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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