Serving 751 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Country Trails Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 40% (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 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 751 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Country Trails Elementary serves the eastern part of Elgin, IL, covering an area of approximately 4.5 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 2 miles from the school to the zone's edge. The furthest boundary of the attendance zone extends up to 3.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Country Trails Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Country Trails Elementary School's student population of 751 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
751 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Country Trails Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Country Trails Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#580 out of 3542 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
24%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.4%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Country Trails Elementary School's ranking?
Country Trails Elementary School is ranked #580 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Country Trails Elementary School often compared to?
Country Trails Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie View Grade School, Corron Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% 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 Country Trails Elementary School?
751 students attend Country Trails Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Country Trails Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Country Trails Elementary School?
Country Trails Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Country Trails Elementary School offer ?
Country Trails Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Country Trails Elementary School part of?
Country Trails Elementary School is part of Central CUSD 301 School District.
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