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Prekindergarten· 58 schools in district

Independence Preschool

200 E Taylor Ave, Bartlett, IL 60103SD U-46 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–PKNon-Charter
0
Students
Total enrolled
$20,015
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 40% vs nat'l
0.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 100% vs nat'l
68/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 36% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
40% above average funding
District spends $20,015 per pupil, 40% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 68th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
0.0 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

Independence Preschool is a prekindergarten in Bartlett, Illinois. The district invests $20,015 per student — 40% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 0.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 68/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at Independence Preschool

0
Total Students
0.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
23
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
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5
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12
Highlighted grades (PK–PK) are served by this school
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 171371001728

Academic Outcomes at Independence Preschool

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
68
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 68th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 100th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 60103

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
  • 0.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • High neighborhood opportunity score (68/100) — strong long-term economic outlook for children
  • 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
LevelPrekindergarten
GradesPK – PK
Location—
CountyCook County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSD U-46 →
Phone: (630)213-5629
NCES ID: 171371001728
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Bartlett seeking a public 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.

More in SD U-46
High
South Elgin High School
2,844 students · 09–12
● 43 opp33% FRL
High
Elgin High School
2,750 students · 09–12
● 39 opp57% FRL
High
Larkin High School
2,264 students · 09–12
● 40 opp57% FRL
High
Bartlett High School
2,122 students · 09–12
● 68 opp35% FRL
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
200 E Taylor Ave, Bartlett, IL 60103
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.

Prekindergarten
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
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.