Serving 352 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Schafer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 352 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Schafer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Schafer Elementary School's student population of 352 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
352 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Schafer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Schafer 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1843 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
62%
28%
Black
8%
16%
White
24%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Schafer Elementary School's ranking?
Schafer Elementary School is ranked #1843 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Schafer Elementary School often compared to?
Schafer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ardmore Elementary School, Stevenson School, Westmore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Schafer Elementary School?
352 students attend Schafer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Schafer Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Schafer Elementary School?
Schafer Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Schafer Elementary School offer ?
Schafer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Schafer Elementary School part of?
Schafer Elementary School is part of School District 45 Dupage County.
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