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Currier Elementary School

Summary:

Currier Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Chicago, Illinois, serving 342 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the West Chicago Education Service District 33, which is ranked 686 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Currier Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom 25% of Illinois elementary schools, with significantly lower academic performance compared to state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 17.6% of Currier students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, 14.4% in Mathematics, and 30% in Science, compared to much higher state and district averages. The school also has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (66.08%) and a significant population of English Language Learners. Additionally, Currier Elementary has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, reaching over 26% in the 2022-2023 school year.

Comparing Currier Elementary to nearby schools, such as Turner Elementary, Wiesbrook Elementary, and Madison Elementary, reveals that these schools generally perform better academically, despite also serving high percentages of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Schools in the neighboring Cusd 200 district significantly outperform Currier Elementary, suggesting that the unique challenges faced by Currier may require targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-5

 800 Garys Mill Rd
       West Chicago, IL  60185-4100

(630) 293-6600

District: West Chicago Education Service District 33

SchoolDigger Rank:
1538th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,546 Help


Students who attend Currier Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Leman Middle School
High:    West Chicago Community High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  342

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
88.3%
White:
5.3%
Asian:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Currier Elementary School ranks worse than 74.4% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the West Chicago Education Service District 33. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.19. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Currier Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the West Chicago Education Service District 33.  (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Currier Elementary School is $25,546. 4 elementary schools in the West Chicago Education Service District 33 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Currier Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Currier Elementary School 1538th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Currier Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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West Chicago Education Service District 33:

SchoolDigger ranks West Chicago Education Service District 33 686th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Currier Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Currier Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 65.60 844th 2020 58.2%
2004 75.16 516th 2030 74.6%
2005 61.54 952nd 2022 52.9%
2006 54.47 1216th 2086 41.7%
2007 57.36 1128th 2095 46.2%
2008 25.01 1699th 2092 18.8%
2009 32.19 1605th 2120 24.3%
2010 23.99 1755th 2139 18.0%
2011 27.70 1705th 2147 20.6%
2012 25.24 1752nd 2166 19.1%
2013 10.36 2014th 2167 7.1%
2014 11.32 1922nd 2093 8.2%
2015 11.42 1964th 2052 4.3%
2016 12.91 1889th 2046 7.7%
2017 10.10 1960th 2044 4.1%
2018 15.59 1801st 2037 11.6%
2019 18.04 1789th 2086 14.2%
2021 17.94 1650th 1948 15.3%
2022 28.55 1431st 2082 31.3%
2023 28.58 1434th 2077 31.0%
2024 25.19 1538th 2067 25.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Currier Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.73 505th 718 29.7%
2019 30.19 609th 743 18.0%
2021 33.56 396th 537 26.3%
2022 45.12 360th 768 53.1%
2023 47.31 327th 788 58.5%
2024 40.77 463rd 826 43.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Currier Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.09 600th 763 21.4%
2019 26.54 942nd 1194 21.1%
2021 20.20 608th 640 5.0%
2022 36.26 627th 1113 43.7%
2023 34.22 708th 1156 38.8%
2024 22.16 1022nd 1195 14.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Currier Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.76 1558th 1765 11.7%
2019 23.86 1548th 1816 14.8%
2021 26.94 1184th 1514 21.8%
2022 46.54 858th 1763 51.3%
2023 41.11 1021st 1808 43.5%
2024 39.12 1085th 1793 39.5%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at Currier Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.50 12th 30 60.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Currier Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.53 1742nd 1964 11.3%
2019 15.33 1809th 2019 10.4%
2021 16.45 1470th 1680 12.5%
2022 29.24 1344th 1970 31.8%
2023 23.43 1495th 1957 23.6%
2024 26.52 1418th 1942 27.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Currier Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.14 519th 907 42.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Currier Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.94 1707th 1972 13.4%
2019 23.64 1572nd 2019 22.1%
2021 17.82 1461st 1707 14.4%
2022 28.97 1329th 1977 32.8%
2023 35.11 1209th 1984 39.1%
2024 23.79 1491st 1959 23.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Currier Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.02 862nd 938 8.1%
2019 21.98 844th 955 11.6%
2021 25.16 624th 742 15.9%
2022 33.97 623rd 954 34.7%
2023 34.86 625th 970 35.6%
2024 30.35 687th 959 28.4%
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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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by a parent
Friday, March 4, 2011

Open Quote I have 2 daughters that have gone through Currier from Kindergarten through 6th grade. The teachers are excellent, and go over and above board for ALL students. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Currier Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 177 7 11 226 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1996 177 7 11 226 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1997 165 13 4 193 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1998 141 12 7 165 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1999 157 10 6 173 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2000 192 9 5 302 0 n/a n/a 0 508
2001 171 14 4 339 0 n/a n/a 0 528
2002 123 8 1 395 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2003 123 8 1 395 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2004 122 2 5 364 0 n/a n/a 0 493
2005 105 13 11 380 5 n/a n/a 7 521
2006 84 18 4 413 6 n/a n/a 9 534
2007 69 20 4 385 5 n/a n/a 10 493
2008 61 9 4 389 3 n/a n/a 14 480
2009 40 9 5 387 0 n/a n/a 25 466
2010 45 8 7 429 0 n/a n/a 13 502
2011 39 19 3 432 0 0 5 0 498
2012 39 21 5 485 0 0 3 0 553
2013 52 15 3 451 0 0 0 0 521
2014 49 13 6 438 1 1 0 0 508
2015 41 11 4 458 0 1 3 0 518
2016 36 16 5 451 0 0 0 0 508
2017 26 8 8 436 0 0 2 0 480
2018 29 10 7 411 0 0 3 0 460
2019 26 8 8 374 1 0 3 0 420
2020 23 8 14 358 2 0 0 0 405
2021 25 10 11 330 1 0 1 0 378
2022 15 3 10 342 1 0 4 0 375
2023 18 7 12 302 1 0 2 0 342

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 Currier Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 421 21.0 20.0 n/a
1996 421 21.0 20.0 n/a
1997 375 17.6 21.3 n/a
1998 325 21.0 15.5 n/a
1999 346 24.9 13.9 n/a
2000 508 28.0 18.1 n/a
2001 528 34.9 15.1 n/a
2002 527 29.0 18.2 49
2003 527 29.0 18.2 49
2004 493 30.6 16.1 50.7
2005 521 30.6 17.0 51.9
2006 534 32.6 16.4 55.6
2007 493 30.0 16.4 67.9
2008 480 27.0 17.8 70.4
2009 466 30.9 15.1 75.1
2010 502 30.1 16.6 73
2011 498 29.6 16.8 77.3
2012 553 30.6 18.0 87.3
2013 521 n/a n/a 61.4
2014 508 25.0 20.3 69.5
2015 518 29.0 17.8 75.7
2016 508 29.0 17.5 49
2017 480 32.0 15.0 61.9
2018 460 30.0 15.3 62.4
2019 420 31.0 13.5 56.2
2020 405 29.0 13.9 56.5
2021 378 n/a n/a n/a
2022 375 32.0 11.7 64
2023 342 33.0 10.3 66.1

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 Currier Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 421 21.0 20.0 n/a
1996 421 21.0 20.0 n/a
1997 375 17.6 21.3 n/a
1998 325 21.0 15.5 n/a
1999 346 24.9 13.9 n/a
2000 508 28.0 18.1 n/a
2001 528 34.9 15.1 n/a
2002 527 29.0 18.2 49
2003 527 29.0 18.2 49
2004 493 30.6 16.1 50.7
2005 521 30.6 17.0 51.9
2006 534 32.6 16.4 55.6
2007 493 30.0 16.4 67.9
2008 480 27.0 17.8 70.4
2009 466 30.9 15.1 75.1
2010 502 30.1 16.6 73
2011 498 29.6 16.8 77.3
2012 553 30.6 18.0 87.3
2013 521 n/a n/a 61.4
2014 508 25.0 20.3 69.5
2015 518 29.0 17.8 75.7
2016 508 29.0 17.5 49
2017 480 32.0 15.0 61.9
2018 460 30.0 15.3 62.4
2019 420 31.0 13.5 56.2
2020 405 29.0 13.9 56.5
2021 378 n/a n/a n/a
2022 375 32.0 11.7 64
2023 342 33.0 10.3 66.1

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

Currier Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis B
201599.8%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201696.8%96.8%96.8%96.8%96.8%96.8%
201799.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%
201899.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%
201999.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%
202199.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%98.9%99.2%99.5%
202297.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%98.1%
202398.5%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%
202498.3%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.5%98.3%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Currier Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,026 (6.3%) $15,190 (93.7%) $16,216
2020 $1,410 (7.9%) $16,392 (92.1%) $17,803
2021 $1,449 (7.3%) $18,374 (92.7%) $19,823
2022 $1,449 (7.3%) $18,374 (92.7%) $19,823
2023 $1,232 (4.9%) $23,904 (95.1%) $25,136
2024 $1,108 (4.3%) $24,439 (95.7%) $25,546

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Currier Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1789th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1434th of 2077 Elementary schools
 16.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Currier Elementary School)10.16.4
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Chicago Education Service District 33)12.615.1
 2.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Currier Elementary School)15.912.7
 3.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Chicago Education Service District 33)25.122.5
 2.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Currier Elementary School)17.127.4
 10.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Chicago Education Service District 33)14.919.8
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Currier Elementary School)2027.9
 7.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Chicago Education Service District 33)18.419.1
 0.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Currier Elementary School)15.210.1
 5.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Chicago Education Service District 33)25.520.6
 4.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Currier Elementary School)11.48.9
 2.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Chicago Education Service District 33)22.418.5
 3.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Currier Elementary School)32.940.3
 7.4%
   5th Grade Science (West Chicago Education Service District 33)42.839.8
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students420342
 18.6%
African American87
 12.5%
American Indian11
Asian812
 50%
Hispanic374302
 19.3%
Pacific Islander00
White2618
 30.8%
Two or More Races32
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.2%66.1%
 9.9%

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Currier Elementary School ranks 1538th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 342 students attended Currier Elementary School.

Students who attend Currier Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Leman Middle School
High : West Chicago Community High School

Students at Currier Elementary School are 88% Hispanic, 5% White, 4% Asian, 2% African American.


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