Coleman Elem School
Elgin, IL · Middle School · Grades -1-6
Performance Overview
About This School
Coleman Elem School is a middle school located in Elgin, Illinois. The school serves 673 students in grades -1-6.
With a DataScore of 42/100 (D), Coleman Elem School performs below the state average for Illinois. The school has experienced declining performance over the past three years.
65% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Coleman Elem School has a DataScore of 42/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Coleman Elem School has 673 students enrolled in grades -1-6. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1.
Coleman Elem School has experienced a decline with a 3-year growth score of -5.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Coleman Elem School is part of the SD U-46 in Elgin, Illinois. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.