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Channing Memorial Elem School

63 S Channing St, Elgin, IL 60120SD U-46 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–06Non-Charter
348
Students
Total enrolled
$20,015
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 40% vs nat'l
12.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 22% vs nat'l
39/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 21% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 348 students in grades KG–06 in Elgin, Illinois.
40% above average funding
District spends $20,015 per pupil, 40% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 39th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Channing Memorial Elem School is a mid-sized elementary in Elgin, Illinois, serving grades KG–06 with 348 students. The district invests $20,015 per student — 40% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 71% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 39/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Channing Memorial Elem School

348
Total Students
12.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
71%
Free Lunch
29
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution174 male · 174 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility71%
National avg 52% · 247 students
Student Composition
84%
White6%
Hispanic / Latino84%
Black6%
Multiracial1%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 171371001668

Academic Outcomes at Channing Memorial Elem School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
39
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 39th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 25th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 60120

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,015Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$20,015
State avg
$20,102
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,807
Student Support$3,803
Administration$2,402
Operations$3,002
Other$2,002
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $20,015 spent per student, an estimated $8,867 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
49%
44%
State government
48.6%
Local (property tax)
43.9%
Federal programs
7.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $20,015/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Coleman Elem SchoolLords Park Elem SchoolHighland Elem SchoolFox Meadow Elementary School
+13 more
↓
Middle
Kenyon Woods Middle SchoolTefft Middle SchoolEastview Middle SchoolLarsen Middle School
+4 more
↓
High School
South Elgin High SchoolElgin High SchoolLarkin High SchoolBartlett High School
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 06
Location—
CountyKane County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSD U-46 →
Phone: (847)888-5185
NCES ID: 171371001668
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Elgin seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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● 43 opp33% FRL
High
Elgin High School
2,750 students · 09–12
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High
Larkin High School
2,264 students · 09–12
● 40 opp57% FRL
High
Bartlett High School
2,122 students · 09–12
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High
Streamwood High School
1,976 students · 09–12
49% FRL
Mid
Kenyon Woods Middle School
905 students · 07–08
● 43 opp36% FRL
Mid
Tefft Middle School
730 students · 07–08
57% FRL
Mid
Eastview Middle School
725 students · 07–08
● 68 opp25% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
63 S Channing St, Elgin, IL 60120
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.