Western Trails Elementary School vs. Carol Stream Elementary School
Should I attend Western Trails Elementary School or Carol Stream Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Western Trails Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Carol Stream Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 281 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Western Trails Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 331 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carol Stream 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 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
281 students
331 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1557 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#984 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
42
54
Grade 1 Students
42
57
Grade 2 Students
49
52
Grade 3 Students
45
61
Grade 4 Students
59
48
Grade 5 Students
44
59
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
24%
21%
% Hispanic
24%
29%
% Black
12%
7%
% White
38%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%