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Spring Ave Elementary School

Summary:

Spring Ave Elementary School is a public elementary school located in La Grange, Illinois, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 319 students. The school is part of the La Grange School District 105 South, which is ranked 197 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Spring Ave Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Illinois, with a statewide ranking of 54 out of 2,067 schools for the 2023-2024 school year, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) exams is exceptional, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 74.6% of all students at Spring Ave Elementary School were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 64.3% for the district and 41.2% for the state. In Mathematics, 67.8% of all students at Spring Ave Elementary School were proficient or better, compared to 51.2% for the district and 28.4% for the state. The school's performance on the Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) is also impressive, with 70% of all students proficient or better, compared to 66.3% for the district and 53.2% for the state.

Spring Ave Elementary School consistently ranks among the top schools in Illinois for various student subgroups, including female students, male students, and white students. The school also performs exceptionally well for students with special needs, ranking 67th out of 1,156 Illinois elementary schools for special education students and 17th out of 907 for disabled students in the 2022-2023 school year. Interestingly, Hodgkins Elementary School, another school within the La Grange School District 105 South, underperforms Spring Ave Elementary School across all academic measures, while Seventh Ave Elementary School performs similarly or even outperforms Spring Ave in certain areas.


Detail:

Public K-6

 1001 S Spring Ave
       La Grange, IL  60525-2760

(708) 482-2710

District: La Grange School District 105 South

SchoolDigger Rank:
54th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,010 Help


Students who attend Spring Ave Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Wm F Gurrie Middle School
High:    Lyons Township High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  319

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.6%
Hispanic:
10.7%
Two or more races:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6% Help


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Compare Details Spring Ave Elementary School ranks better than 97.4% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the La Grange School District 105 South. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.71. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details Spring Ave Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the La Grange School District 105 South.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spring Ave Elementary School is $19,010, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the La Grange School District 105 South!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Spring Ave Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Spring Ave Elementary School 54th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Spring Ave Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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La Grange School District 105 South:

SchoolDigger ranks La Grange School District 105 South 197th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Spring Ave Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Spring Ave Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 85.76 152nd 2020 92.5%
2004 87.81 86th 2030 95.8%
2005 90.23 15th 2022 99.3%
2006 88.40 19th 2086 99.1%
2007 86.79 36th 2095 98.3%
2008 86.80 80th 2092 96.2%
2009 83.49 197th 2120 90.7%
2010 85.06 144th 2139 93.3%
2011 84.23 175th 2147 91.8%
2012 86.14 90th 2166 95.8%
2013 92.56 70th 2167 96.8%
2014 90.76 107th 2093 94.9%
2015 96.65 62nd 2052 97.0%
2016 95.97 64th 2046 96.9%
2017 94.59 87th 2044 95.7%
2018 94.05 90th 2037 95.6%
2019 96.42 43rd 2086 97.9%
2021 87.62 195th 1948 90.0%
2022 80.61 368th 2082 82.3%
2023 89.65 191st 2077 90.8%
2024 96.71 54th 2067 97.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Spring Ave Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 69.28 202nd 1113 81.9%
2023 89.92 67th 1156 94.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Spring Ave Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.08 85th 1964 95.7%
2019 93.16 84th 2019 95.8%
2021 83.86 200th 1680 88.1%
2022 80.18 337th 1970 82.9%
2023 88.32 187th 1957 90.4%
2024 96.85 42nd 1942 97.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Spring Ave Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 95.83 17th 907 98.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Spring Ave Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.71 100th 1972 94.9%
2019 96.22 36th 2019 98.2%
2021 86.52 164th 1707 90.4%
2022 79.49 348th 1977 82.4%
2023 88.30 188th 1984 90.5%
2024 94.51 89th 1959 95.5%
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Rank History for White students at Spring Ave Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.21 84th 1463 94.3%
2019 92.08 43rd 1462 97.1%
2021 79.74 178th 1308 86.4%
2022 64.41 445th 1425 68.8%
2023 80.62 205th 1419 85.6%
2024 91.00 76th 1392 94.5%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Spring Ave Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 189 1 n/a 12 n/a n/a n/a 0 202
1990 202 1 n/a 10 n/a n/a n/a 0 213
1991 210 0 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 217
1992 235 0 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 240
1993 213 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 218
1994 225 0 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 233
1995 219 0 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1996 219 0 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1997 227 0 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 234
1998 211 0 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 217
1999 212 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 216
2000 214 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 218
2001 209 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 211
2002 223 0 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 233
2003 223 0 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 233
2004 212 0 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 227
2005 209 1 3 15 0 n/a n/a 2 230
2006 209 2 3 15 0 n/a n/a 1 230
2007 221 3 3 19 0 n/a n/a 5 251
2008 232 3 3 22 2 n/a n/a 6 268
2009 258 3 7 29 2 n/a n/a 12 311
2010 249 2 14 27 0 n/a n/a 10 302
2011 247 2 11 40 0 0 16 0 316
2012 258 3 10 37 0 0 16 0 324
2013 269 2 11 47 0 0 17 0 346
2014 284 4 11 44 0 0 18 0 361
2015 270 7 9 38 0 0 20 0 344
2016 274 7 7 35 0 0 19 0 342
2017 267 6 5 36 0 0 22 0 336
2018 262 5 1 29 0 0 23 0 320
2019 259 3 3 23 0 0 24 0 312
2020 260 1 3 28 0 0 24 0 316
2021 273 1 4 27 0 0 22 0 327
2022 263 1 5 33 0 0 22 0 324
2023 257 1 5 34 0 0 22 0 319

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Spring Ave Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 202 13.0 15.5 n/a
1990 213 13.6 15.6 n/a
1991 217 12.6 17.2 n/a
1992 240 14.0 17.1 n/a
1993 218 14.5 15.0 n/a
1994 233 13.0 17.9 n/a
1995 228 14.5 15.7 n/a
1996 228 14.5 15.7 n/a
1997 234 13.5 17.3 n/a
1998 217 13.5 16.1 n/a
1999 216 14.5 14.9 n/a
2000 218 16.0 13.6 n/a
2001 211 15.0 14.1 n/a
2002 233 15.8 14.7 0.9
2003 233 15.8 14.7 0.9
2004 227 15.8 14.4 3.5
2005 230 15.6 14.7 3.1
2006 230 15.8 14.6 3.1
2007 251 17.0 14.8 4.9
2008 268 16.0 16.8 4.6
2009 311 17.9 17.4 4.7
2010 302 18.0 16.7 5.5
2011 316 19.5 16.1 6.3
2012 324 19.1 16.9 4.6
2013 346 69.2 4.9 9
2014 361 41.2 8.7 9.4
2015 344 24.0 14.3 8.4
2016 342 27.0 12.6 7.3
2017 336 25.5 13.1 6.5
2018 320 23.2 13.7 6.6
2019 312 25.9 12.0 4.5
2020 316 24.1 13.0 3.8
2021 327 n/a n/a n/a
2022 324 25.1 12.8 4.6
2023 319 22.9 13.9 6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Spring Ave Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 202 13.0 15.5 n/a
1990 213 13.6 15.6 n/a
1991 217 12.6 17.2 n/a
1992 240 14.0 17.1 n/a
1993 218 14.5 15.0 n/a
1994 233 13.0 17.9 n/a
1995 228 14.5 15.7 n/a
1996 228 14.5 15.7 n/a
1997 234 13.5 17.3 n/a
1998 217 13.5 16.1 n/a
1999 216 14.5 14.9 n/a
2000 218 16.0 13.6 n/a
2001 211 15.0 14.1 n/a
2002 233 15.8 14.7 0.9
2003 233 15.8 14.7 0.9
2004 227 15.8 14.4 3.5
2005 230 15.6 14.7 3.1
2006 230 15.8 14.6 3.1
2007 251 17.0 14.8 4.9
2008 268 16.0 16.8 4.6
2009 311 17.9 17.4 4.7
2010 302 18.0 16.7 5.5
2011 316 19.5 16.1 6.3
2012 324 19.1 16.9 4.6
2013 346 69.2 4.9 9
2014 361 41.2 8.7 9.4
2015 344 24.0 14.3 8.4
2016 342 27.0 12.6 7.3
2017 336 25.5 13.1 6.5
2018 320 23.2 13.7 6.6
2019 312 25.9 12.0 4.5
2020 316 24.1 13.0 3.8
2021 327 n/a n/a n/a
2022 324 25.1 12.8 4.6
2023 319 22.9 13.9 6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Spring Ave Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal Meningococcal
201597.4%98.0%98.0%98.0%16.5%98.3%97.4%4.9%
201697.4%98.0%98.0%98.0%20.4%98.6%83.4%5.5%14.2%
201796.8%97.0%97.0%97.0%19.8%97.6%97.6%3.9%15.4%
201897.5%98.8%98.8%98.8%16.0%97.8%98.4%16.0%
201997.5%97.8%97.8%97.8%14.6%97.5%97.8%14.2%
202198.8%98.4%98.4%98.4%99.1%98.1%99.1%15.6%
202298.4%98.7%98.7%98.7%99.4%98.4%98.7%16.8%
202396.8%96.8%96.8%96.8%97.7%96.8%97.4%15.9%
202497.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%98.4%97.8%97.5%15.8%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Spring Ave Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $64 (0.4%) $17,077 (99.6%) $17,141
2020 $521 (2.9%) $17,468 (97.1%) $17,989
2021 $1,061 (5.9%) $16,827 (94.1%) $17,888
2022 $1,061 (5.9%) $16,827 (94.1%) $17,888
2023 $678 (3.9%) $16,869 (96.1%) $17,547
2024 $878 (4.6%) $18,132 (95.4%) $19,010

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Spring Ave Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 43rd of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 191st of 2077 Elementary schools
 7.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spring Ave Elementary School)73.565
 8.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (La Grange School District 105 South)63.749.6
 14.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Spring Ave Elementary School)77.572.5
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (La Grange School District 105 South)6350.5
 12.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Spring Ave Elementary School)7267.5
 4.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (La Grange School District 105 South)52.559.3
 6.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Spring Ave Elementary School)5863.4
 5.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (La Grange School District 105 South)43.147.4
 4.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Spring Ave Elementary School)89.553.7
 35.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (La Grange School District 105 South)50.751.6
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Spring Ave Elementary School)78.938.9
 40%
   5th Grade Mathematics (La Grange School District 105 South)40.433
 7.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Spring Ave Elementary School)89.566
 23.5%
   5th Grade Science (La Grange School District 105 South)61.459.4
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Spring Ave Elementary School)67.857.1
 10.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (La Grange School District 105 South)5151.9
 0.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Spring Ave Elementary School)53.842.9
 10.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (La Grange School District 105 South)37.737.6
 0.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students312319
 2.2%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic2334
 47.8%
Pacific Islander00
White259257
 0.8%
Two or More Races2422
 8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4.5%6%
 1.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Spring Ave Elementary School

Students who attend Spring Ave Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wm F Gurrie Middle School
High : Lyons Township High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 319 students attended Spring Ave Elementary School.

Students at Spring Ave Elementary School are 81% White, 11% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Yes! Spring Ave Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 54th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools.


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