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Elgin/South Elgin Community Guide

Community Overview

Elgin is a city of about 77,000 38 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. Commercial and industrial development is concentrated along I-90, with new residential development as well, particularly on the far east and west sides. The city has an active Park and Recreation program for all ages, and unit district 46 schools serve all of Elgin (K-12th. grade). *See below for details on schools.

Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-90), and major local roads (I-31, I-25, I-59 (Randall Rd.). Commuter service to downtown is provided by the Metra/Milwaukee District Line (MD-W). Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 60 minutes. Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.

Important Phone Numbers:

Village Hall: 847-695-6500 NICOR: 847-742-7200

Commonwealth Edison: 1-800-334-7661 Ameritech (Phone): 1-800-942-8163

Fire Dept. For emergencies, 911. Otherwise, 847-931-6175.

Police Dept.: 911 for emergencies. Otherwise, 847-931-6060.

Public Library: 200 N. Grove Ave. 847-742-2411.

Good Shepherd Hospital: 847-831-9600 Hoffman Estates Medical Center: 847-843-2000

St. Joseph Hospital: 847-931-1800 Sherman Hospital: 847-742-9800

School District U-46 - School District Report

All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.

School District U-46

355 E. Chicago St.

Elgin, IL 60120

847-888-5000

School System Statistics: See tables below.

District-Wide Programs: Special Education, Gifted Program, Foreign Language, (High School), Counseling, Tutoring, Early Childhood (Developmental Preschool), Music Instruction, Art Instruction, P.E. Classes, Outdoor Education, Band (Middle & High School), Orchestra, (Middle & High School), Chorus (Middle & High School), Sports (Middle & High School), Extra-Curricular Activities, Computer Literacy, Hot Lunch Program, Planetarium/Observatory, Educational Radio Station, Adult Education, Alternative Education (High School), English as a Second Language (ESL).

Features (High School Level): Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Gym(s), Library, Outdoor Stadium/Arena, Cafeteria, Auditorium/Stage, Swimming Pool.

Features (Middle Level): Music Room/Area, Gym(s), Library, Auditorium/Stage, Cafeteria, Art Room/Area, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s).

Personnel (High School Level): Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Library, Vocational Education, Guidance, Special Education, Social Work, Nurse.

Personnel (Middle Level): Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Gifted/Talented, Library, Special Education, Guidance, Social Work, Vocational Education, Nurse.

Curriculum/Courses (High School Level): Basic Math, Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Trigonometry, Computer Science, Refresher Math, Journalism, Creative Writing, American & World History, Civics, Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, General Science, Basic Science, Environmental Science, Spanish, French, German, Latin, Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Music Theory & Appreciation, Art, P.E.

Curriculum (Middle Level): Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Music, P.E., Library, Applied Arts in 7th grade (Home Economics, Industrial Education, Art). Seventh Grade - rotate through speech, reading & general music, can substitute band and orchestra for the speech or reading segment. Eighth Grade - choice of two electives from among art, chorus, band, orchestra, speech, reading, industrial arts and home economics.

Curriculum (Elementary Level): Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Library.

Elective Courses (High School Level): Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, Trigonometry, Journalism (Newspaper), CreativeWriting, Acting, Speech, Debate, Yearbook, Children's Theatre Workshop, Fundamentals of Grammar, Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology, World Geography, Introduction to Law, Today's Problems, Current World Problems, Student Leadership, International Relations, Career Planning, Spanish, French, German, Latin, Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Photography, Exploratory Art, Printmaking, Fundamentals of Design.

Honors/AP Courses (High School Level): Math, Science, English, Foreign Language, History, Social Science.

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Learning Disabled, Mildly/Moderately Retarded, Behavior Disordered, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Gifted students. Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Tutoring, Counseling provided.

Extracurricular (High School Level): Sports, Theater/Drama, Orchestra, Band, Chorus, School Clubs.

Extracurricular (Middle Level): Sports, Orchestra, Band, Chorus, School Clubs.

Web Site Address: http://www.u46.k12.il.us

District Schools (Secondary - Elgin schools only)

Elgin High School 1200 Maroon Dr., Elgin, IL 60120, 847-888-5100.

Web Site Address: http://www.u46.k12.il.us/ehs/

Larkin High School 1475 Larkin Ave., Elgin, IL 60120, 847-888-5200.

Web Site Address: http://www.u46.k12.il.us/lhs/

School System Statistics

School Name

Grade Levels

Enrollment - School/District

Number of teachers (district)

District % teachers with Bach. Degree only

District % teachers with Master's & above Degree

District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio Elementary/Secondary

District Per-Pupil Cost

Elgin High

9-12

2,465

32,295

1,824

47.5%

52.5%

21.9:1

18.2:1

$5,895

Larkin High

9-12

2,095

32,295

1,824

47.5%

52.5%

21.9:1

18.2:1

$5,895

IGAP Scores - 10th. Grade Reading-Writing-Math; 11th. Grade Science-Social Studies

Elgin District U-46

IGAP Scores - Grade 10

IGAP Scores - Grade 11

Graduation Rate

ACT Composite

Subjects

Reading

Math

Writing

Science

Social Studies

Statewide Averages

228

264

26.2

263

249

81.8%

21.5

District Averages

212

259

25.9

259

242

87.4%

22

School Averages

Elgin High School

196

237

25

259

230

85.6%

21.8

Larkin High School

216

267

26.3

268

253

85.6%

21.4

District Schools (Elementary & Middle, Elgin Schools only)

Abbott Middle 949 Van St., Elgin, IL 60123, 847-888-5160.

Ellis Middle 225 S. Liberty St., Elgin, IL 60120, 847-888-5151

Kimball Middle 451 N. McClean Blvd., Elgin, IL 60123, 847-888-5290.

Larsen Middle 665 Dundee Ave., Elgin, IL 60120, 847-888-5250.

Century Oaks Elementary 1235 Braeburn Dr., Elgin, IL 60123, 847-888-5180.

Web Site Address: http://www.u46.k12.il.us/ce

Channing Memorial Elementary 63 S. Channing St., Elgin, IL 60120, 847-888-5185.

Clinton Elementary 770 Mill St., South Elgin, IL 60177, 847-888-5188.

Coleman Elementary 1200 Dundee Ave., Elgin IL 60120, 847-888-5190.

Web Site Address: http://www.u46.k12.il.us/co

Garfield Elementary 420 May St., Elgin, IL 60120, 847-888-5192.

Gifford Elementary 240 S. Clifton Ave., Elgin, IL 60123, 847-888-5195.

Grant Elementary 265 N. Jackson St., Elgin, IL 60123, 847-888-5199.

Highland Elementary 1221 W. Highland Ave., Elgin, IL 60123, 847-888-5280.

Hillcrest Elementary 80 Airlite St., Elgin, IL 60123, 847-888-5282.

Huff Elementary 801 Hastings St., Elgin, IL 60123, 847-888-5285.

Web Site Address: http://www.u46.k12.il.us/hu/

Illinois Park Elementary 2350 Wing St., Elgin, IL 60123, 847-888-5288.

Lowrie Elementary 264 Oak St., Elgin, IL 60123, 847-888-5260.

McKinley Elementary 258 Lovell St., Elgin, IL 60120, 847-888-5262.

Lords Park Elementary 323 Waverly Dr., Elgin, IL 60120, 847-888-5360.

Sheridan Elementary 510 Franklin Blvd., Elgin, IL 60123, 847-888-5266.

Washington Elementary 819 W. Chicago St., Elgin, IL 60123, 847-888-5270.

Willard Elementary 370 W. Spring St., South Elgin, IL 60177, 847-888-5275.

School System Statistics

School Name

Grade Levels

Enrollment - School/District

Number of teachers (district)

District % teachers with Bach. Degree only

District % teachers with Master's & above Degree

District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio (Elementary)

District Per-Pupil Cost

Abbott Middle

7-8

610

32,295

1,824

47.5%

52.5%

21.9:1

$5,895

Ellis Middle

7-8

447

32,295

1,824

47.5%

52.5%

21.9:1

$5,895

Kimball Middle

7-8

673

32,295

1,824

47.5%

52.5%

21.9:1

$5,895

Larsen Middle

7-8

728

32,295

1,824

47.5%

52.5%

21.9:1

$5,895

Century Oaks Elementary

K-6

569

32,295

1,824

47.5%

52.5%

21.9:1

$5,895

Channing Memorial Elementary

K-6

550

32,295

1,824

47.5%

52.5%

21.9:1

$5,895

Clinton Elementary

K-6

498

32,295

1,824

47.5%

52.5%

21.9:1

$5,895

Coleman Elementary

K-6

455

32,295

1,824

47.5%

52.5%

21.9:1

$5,895

Garfield Elementary

K-6

537

32,295

1,824

47.5%

52.5%

21.9:1

$5,895

Gifford Elementary

K-6

452

32,295

1,824

47.5%

52.5%

21.9:1

$5,895

Grant Elementary

K-6

318

32,295

1,824

47.5%

52.5%

21.9:1

$5,895

Highland Elementary

K-6

561

32,295

1,824

47.5%

52.5%

21.9:1

$5,895

Hillcrest Elementary

K-6

512

32,295

1,824

47.5%

52.5%

21.9:1

$5,895

Huff Elementary

PK-6

597

32,295

1,824

47.5%

52.5%

21.9:1

$5,895

Illinois Park Elementary

K-6

423

32,295

1,824

47.5%

52.5%

21.9:1

$5,895

Lowrie Elementary

K-6

351

32,295

1,824

47.5%

52.5%

21.9:1

$5,895

McKinley Elementary

K-6

442

32,295

1,824

47.5%

52.5%

21.9:1

$5,895

Sheridan Elementary

K-6

514

32,295

1,824

47.5%

52.5%

21.9:1

$5,895

Washington Elementary

K-6

428

32,295

1,824

47.5%

52.5%

21.9:1

$5,895

Willard Elementary

K-6

375

32,295

1,824

47.5%

52.5%

21.9:1

$5,895

Woodland Heights Elementary

K-6

387

32,295

1,824

47.5%

52.5%

21.9:1

$5,895

Lords Park Elementary

K-6

609

32,295

1,824

47.5%

52.5%

21.9:1

$5,895

IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades

Elgin District U-46

IGAP Scores - Reading

IGAP Scores - Math

IGAP Scores - Writing

Grades

3

6

8

3

6

8

3

6

8

Statewide Averages

246

248

237

287

282

290

18.7

22.6

24.5

District Averages

237

235

221

274

272

285

18.8

22.1

24.2

School Averages

Abbott Middle

N/A

N/A

223

N/A

N/A

279

N/A

N/A

23.4

Ellis Middle

N/A

N/A

228

N/A

N/A

275

N/A

N/A

23.5

Kimball Middle

N/A

N/A

245

N/A

N/A

303

N/A

N/A

25.5

Larsen Middle

N/A

N/A

182

N/A

N/A

253

N/A

N/A

22.4

Century Oaks Elementary

227

295

N/A

277

331

N/A

17.6

23.9

N/A

Channing Memorial Elementary

173

196

N/A

214

214

N/A

15.3

20.8

N/A

Clinton Elementary

229

252

N/A

262

276

N/A

19.4

21.6

N/A

Coleman Elementary

260

223

N/A

336

293

N/A

20

21.7

N/A

Garfield Elementary

125

121

N/A

150

169

N/A

15.4

19.9

N/A

Gifford Elementary

228

220

N/A

264

248

N/A

18.3

23.1

N/A

Grant Elementary

158

128

N/A

214

201

N/A

17.7

19.5

N/A

Highland Elementary

265

269

N/A

299

319

N/A

19.6

23

N/A

Hillcrest Elementary

227

242

N/A

269

297

N/A

19.3

23.9

N/A

Huff Elementary

233

195

N/A

261

246

N/A

19.8

21.5

N/A

Illinois Park Elementary

213

195

N/A

263

269

N/A

19.3

21.8

N/A

Lowrie Elementary

213

240

N/A

257

241

N/A

18.6

20.7

N/A

McKinley Elementary

226

195

N/A

248

248

N/A

17.1

21.2

N/A

Sheridan Elementary

189

184

N/A

213

221

N/A

18.1

22.4

N/A

Washington Elementary

231

201

N/A

224

251

N/A

18.2

22.1

N/A

Willard Elementary

223

237

N/A

279

266

N/A

19.3

22.4

N/A

Lords Park Elementary

242

271

N/A

279

292

N/A

17.8

21

N/A

IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades

Elgin District U-46

IGAP Scores Science

IGAP Scores Social Studies

Grades

4

7

4

7

Statewide Averages

251

260

269

261

District Averages

232

236

244

230

School Averages

Abbott Middle School

N/A

229

N/A

234

Ellis Middle School

N/A

219

N/A

220

Kimball Middle School

N/A

238

N/A

243

Larsen Middle School

N/A

210

N/A

181

Century Oaks Elementary

272

N/A

286

N/A

Channing Memorial Elementary

171

N/A

159

N/A

Clinton Elementary

185

N/A

185

N/A

Coleman Elementary

265

N/A

287

N/A

Garfield Elementary

141

N/A

141

N/A

Gifford Elementary

218

N/A

212

N/A

Grant Elementary

203

N/A

211

N/A

Highland Elementary

254

N/A

281

N/A

Hillcrest Elementary

175

N/A

184

N/A

Huff Elementary

205

N/A

206

N/A

Illinois Park Elementary

191

N/A

195

N/A

Lowrie Elementary

237

N/A

242

N/A

McKinley Elementary

188

N/A

216

N/A

Sheridan Elementary

158

N/A

150

N/A

Washington Elementary

239

N/A

245

N/A

Willard Elementary

242

N/A

252

N/A

Lords Park Elementary

276

N/A

286

N/A

Private Schools

 Editor's Note: Annual tuition quoted in this table is for one child, Full-day Kindergarten (if available)/Grades 1-8 for Elementary Schools and Grades 9-12 for High Schools. For Catholic Schools, annual tuition quoted is for parishioners. For other denominations, annual tuition quoted is for members (whenever there is a difference between member/nonmember tuition). Any school with an asterisk (*) offers before- and/or after-school care. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct.

Name

Address

Phone

Grade Levels

Tuition

Fox Valley Lutheran High

220 Division

847-582-0786

6th. - 12th

$1980 (Gr. 6-8), $2540 (Grades 9-12).

St. Edward Central Catholic High School

335 Locust St.

847-741-7535

9th. - 12th.

$2625

Chicago Junior School*

1600 Dundee Ave.

847-888-7910

PreK - 8th.

$1675-$8222

Elgin Academy*

350 Park St.

847-695-0300

K - 12th.

$6850-$9750

Elgin Parent Coop.

325 S. Elgin St.

847-741-0506

PreK

$720

Good Shepherd Lutheran School*

1111 Van St.

847-741-7795

PreK - 8th.

$1430

Lovellton Academy

600 Villa

847-695-0077

7 - 12th.

 

St. Joseph School*

274 Division St.

847-931-2804

PreK - 8th.

$1050

St. Laurence School*

572 Standish St.

847-468-6100

PreK - 8th

$1035

Westminster Christian School

2700 W. Highland Ave.

847-695-0310

K - 10th.

$2250 (Grades 1-6), $2350 (Grades 7-10)

St. John's Lutheran*

109 N. Spring St.

847-741-7633

PreK - 8th.

$1800

St. Thomas More School

1625 W. Highland Ave.

847-742-3959

PreK - 8th.

$1145

St. Mary School

103 S. Gifford St.

847-695-6609

PreK - 8th

 

Christian Learning Center*

2250 W. Highland Ave.

847-741-5530

PreK - 6th.

 

Summit School*

333 W. River Rd.

847-468-0490

PreK - 8th.

$6400

Child Care & Preschool Programs

Editor's Note: Tuition quoted is the weekly rate for full-time care. Codes in parenthesis: I for Infant, T for Toddler, 2 for Age 2, P for Preschool (Ages 2-5 or 3-5), K for Kindergarten, SA for school-age. For part-time preschool programs (2, 3, or 5 mornings or afternoons per week), the tuition quoted is monthly, with 2x, 3x, or 5x in parenthesis to indicate the number of days per week for each program. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct. For any categories that are blank, please call the center for that information.

Name

Address

Phone

Ages Enrolled

Hours

Tuition

Beary Special Creations

1735 W. Highland Ave.

847-695-7567

2-13

6:30 -5:30

 

Learning Circle Preschool

210 Old Forge Rd.

847-981-9266

3-5

9:15 - 2:45

$680 (2x); $102 (3x)

YWCA St. Joseph's Child Development Center

770 N. Airlite St.

847-695-3200, ext. 5371

3-5

6:30 - 5:30

$110.

YWCA School-Age Child Care

220 E. Chicago St.

847-742-7930, ext. 29

5 to 12

7:30 - 6:00

$90 (after-Kind.), $60 (after-school)

The Learning Tree

845 Summit St.

847-741-6880

6 weeks to 12

6:30 - 6:00

$140 (I), $120 (T), $109 (2), $97 (P, K-summer), $92 (K-school year), $68 (SA).

The Learning Tree

2325 Royal Blvd.

847-888-4220

6 weeks to 12

6:30 - 6:00

$160 (I), $130 (T), $120 (2), $112 (P, K), $92 (K-school year), $79 (SA).

New Creations Preschool

37 W 040 Highland Ave.

847-931-5400

3 to 5

9:00 - 3:00

$72 (2x), $103 (3x)

Elgin Day Care Center

51 S. Spring St.

847-695-8280

6 weeks to 5

6:30 - 5:30

Sliding scale fees according to parent's income.

Elgin Parent Coop. Nursery School

325 South St.

847-741-0506

3 to 6

9:00 - 3:30

 

KinderCare

1520 Main Ln.

847-697-0555

6 weeks to 12

6:30 - 6:00

$137 (It); $122, (T); $110 (2); $101 (P); $55, $66 (SA).

The Growing Place

1560 Weatherstone Lane

847-931-4670

2 to 13

6:30 - 6:00

$95 (2), $105 (P),$80, $89 (K), $50, $70 (SA)

KinderCare

545 Hiawatha

847-888-4027

6 weeks to 12

6:30 - 6:00

$148 (I)

Bright Beginnnings

65 S. Center

847-888-0181

2 to 12

6:30 - 6:00

$99 (2); $95 (P).

Bethlehem Lutheran Child Devt. Center

340 Grand Blvd.

847-741-7743

3 to 5

6:30 - 6:00

$155 (I), $145 (T), $105* (P). *Add $10 if child is not toilet trained.

Kiddie Academy

15 Tollgate Rd., Ste. E

847-468-0781

6 weeks to 12

6:30 - 6:30

$150 (I); $145 (T); $110 (2); $100 (P).

Mother Goose Child Development Center

240 Standish St.

847-888-1069

2 to 5

6:00 - 5:30

Sliding scale fees based on income.

First Card Child Care Center

2450 Westfield Dr.

847-888-6700

6 weeks to 6

6:30 - 6:30

$153 (I); $138 (T); $120 (2); $109 (P).

Recreation

Elgin Parks & Recreation Department

31 Fountain Square Plaza

Elgin, IL 60120

847-931-6120

Equipment/Physical Features: Swimming Pool(s), Tennis Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Sports Fields, Gym(s).

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Arts & Crafts, Music, Reading/Stories, Basketball, Fitness, Dance, Ballet, Soccer, Football, Horseback Riding, Track & Field, Gymnastics, Computers, Theater, Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Roller Skating, Golf, Swimming.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Arts & Crafts, Fashion/Appearance, Meditation, Pet Obedience Training, Fitness, Karate, Yoga, Tai Chi, Dance, Roller Skating, Downhill & Cross Country Skiing, Basketball, Volleyball, Flag Football, Floor Hockey, Golf, Swimming.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Golf, Trips, Tours, Bridge, Bingo, Legal Aid.

Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Developmentally Delayed, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Special Recreation Program at the Jayne Sheover Easter Seal Center, 847-742-3264, ext. 243 (TDD 742-3202).

Special Services: Adapted Materials, Adapted Equipment, Remedial Help.

Other Services: Preschool.