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Coleman Elementary School

1220 Dundee Ave
Elgin, IL 60120
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 655 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Coleman 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 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower 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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 655 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Coleman Elementary School's student population of 655 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
655 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers

School Rankings

Coleman 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 Coleman Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#3084 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10%
27%
6%
30%
10-14%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
85%
28%
Black
3%
17%
White
7%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Coleman Elementary School's ranking?
Coleman Elementary School is ranked #3084 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 6% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Coleman Elementary School?
655 students attend Coleman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Coleman Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coleman Elementary School?
Coleman Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Coleman Elementary School offer ?
Coleman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Coleman Elementary School part of?
Coleman Elementary School is part of School District U-46.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 655 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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