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South Elgin, IL vs Carol Stream, IL

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- Carol Stream spends 25.2% more per student than South Elgin.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.9% lower in Carol Stream than in South Elgin. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Carol Stream had 1.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to South Elgin
 South Elgin, ILCarol Stream, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$22,018$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,271  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,697$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.42  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7094573
 Students per Counselor659  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.37.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
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Amanda · South Elgin, IL
Great Location!
Over 16 years ago

South Elgin is a great central location with access to many major  More

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Ismael · Carol Stream, IL
Great Place to Live but...
Over 13 years ago

Great place to live and raise a family but, taxes are high. The winters are very  More

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