Batavia Community Guide
Community Overview
Batavia is a village of about 17,000 35 miles west of downtown Chicago. Fermilab is located in Batavia and has a 10-acre natural grasslands restoration on its grounds which draws schoolchildren and others. Schoolchildren attend unit District 101 schools. Recreational opportunities include the programs and facilities of the Park District.
Transportation needs are served by area highways ((Eisenhower Expwy. - I-290, Tri-State (I-294), North/South Tollway (I-355), East-West Tollway (I-88)) and major local roads (Rte. 38 - Roosevelt Rd., Routes 31, 56, and 25). Commuter service to downtown is provided by Metra at the West Chicago station. Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 50 minutes. Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.
Important Phone Numbers:
Village Hall: 630-879-1424. NICOR: 630-892-8821.
Commonwealth Edison: 1-800-334-7661. Ameritech (Phone): 1-800-942-8163.
Fire Dept. For emergencies, 911 Otherwise, 630-879-1404.
Police Dept.: 911 for emergencies. Otherwise, 630-879-2840.
Batavia Public Library: 335 W. Wilson, 630-879-1393.
Mercy Center: 630-859-2222
St. Joseph Hospital: 630-695-3200 Edward Hospital: 630-355-0450
Web Site Address:
http://www.villageprofile.com/batavia/Batavia Unit School District 101 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Batavia Unit School District 101
12 W. Wilson
Batavia, IL 60510
630-879-4645
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Sports (Junior High/High School), Extra-Curricular Activities, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Foreign Language (High School), Early Childhood, (Special Education), Preschool Screening, Computer Literacy, Special Education, PTA, Counseling, English as a Second Language (ESL).
Features: Music Room/Area, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Gym(s), Library, Auditorium/Stage, Art Room/Area, Cafeteria, Outdoor Playground (Grades K-5). Additional Features: (High School) - Outdoor Stadium/Arena, Arboretum, Public Access Cable T.V. Station, Career Center, Science Labs.
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Special Education, Social Work, Library, Vocational Education (High School), Guidance (Middle/High School).
Curriculum/Courses (High School): Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Vocational Education.
Curriculum (Elementary/Middle School): Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E..
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Extracurricular (Middle/High School): Sports, School Clubs, Orchestra, Band, Chorus, Theater/Drama.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.
District Schools:
Batavia High School
. 1200 W. Wilson St., Batavia, IL 60510, 630-879-4600.Batavia Middle School. 1501 Raddant Rd., Batavia, IL 60510, 630-879-4620.
Gustafson Elementary. 905 Carlisle Rd., Batavia, IL 60510, 630-879-4633.
McWayne Elementary. 328 Wilson St., Batavia, IL 60510, 630-879-6330.
School's Comments
: School has reopened as a 'multiple intelligence' school emphasizing the seven intelligences: linguistics, logical mathematics, musical, spatial, bodily kinesthetic, interpersonal and intra-personal relations.Nelson Elementary
. William Wood Ln., Batavia, IL 60510, 630-879-4633.Storm Elementary. 305 N. Van Nortwick, Batavia, IL 60510, 630-879-4637.
White Elementary. 800 N. Prairie St., Batavia, IL 60510, 630-879-4641.
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 |
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Batavia High |
9-12 |
1,305 |
5,019 |
271 |
49.8% |
50.2% |
N/A |
19.1:1 |
$5,668 |
Batavia Middle |
6-8 |
1,213 |
5,019 |
271 |
49.8% |
50.2% |
20.5:1 |
N/A |
$5,668 |
Alice Gustafson Elementary |
PK-5 |
518 |
5,019 |
271 |
49.8% |
50.2% |
20.5:1 |
N/A |
$5,668 |
J B Nelson Elementary |
K-5 |
588 |
5,019 |
271 |
49.8% |
50.2% |
20.5:1 |
N/A |
$5,668 |
Louise White Elementary |
K-5 |
618 |
5,019 |
271 |
49.8% |
50.2% |
20.5:1 |
N/A |
$5,668 |
H C Storm Elementary |
K-5 |
565 |
5,019 |
271 |
49.8% |
50.2% |
20.5:1 |
N/A |
$5,668 |
McWayne Elementary |
K-5 |
212 |
5,019 |
271 |
49.8% |
50.2% |
20.5:1 |
N/A |
$5,668 |
IGAP Scores - 10th. Grade Reading-Writing-Math; 11th. Grade Science-Social Studies
Batavia Unit District 101 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 10 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 11 |
Graduation Rate |
ACT Composite |
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Subjects |
Reading |
Math |
Writing |
Science |
Social Studies |
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Statewide Averages |
228 |
264 |
26.2 |
263 |
249 |
81.8% |
21.5 |
District Averages |
275 |
294 |
27.6 |
317 |
305 |
92.7% |
23.6 |
School Averages |
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Batavia High |
275 |
294 |
27.6 |
317 |
305 |
92.7% |
23.6 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Batavia Unit District 101 |
IGAP Scores - Reading |
IGAP Scores - Math |
IGAP Scores - Writing |
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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 |
296 |
311 |
275 |
324 |
330 |
318 |
20.9 |
24.6 |
25.8 |
School Averages |
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Batavia Middle |
N/A |
311 |
275 |
N/A |
330 |
318 |
N/A |
24.6 |
25.8 |
Alice Gustafson Elementary |
315 |
N/A |
N/A |
346 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
J B Nelson Elementary |
293 |
N/A |
N/A |
316 |
N/A |
N/A |
21.4 |
N/A |
N/A |
Louise White Elementary |
278 |
N/A |
N/A |
317 |
N/A |
N/A |
19.8 |
N/A |
N/A |
H C Storm Elementary |
295 |
N/A |
N/A |
308 |
N/A |
N/A |
22.1 |
N/A |
N/A |
McWayne Elementary |
307 |
N/A |
N/A |
371 |
N/A |
N/A |
20.6 |
N/A |
N/A |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Batavia Unit District 101 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
District Averages |
295 |
304 |
322 |
312 |
School Averages |
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Batavia Middle |
N/A |
304 |
N/A |
312 |
Alice Gustafson Elementary |
N/A |
N/A |
328 |
N/A |
J B Nelson Elementary |
308 |
N/A |
328 |
N/A |
Louise White Elementary |
299 |
N/A |
309 |
N/A |
H C Storm Elementary |
275 |
N/A |
334 |
N/A |
McWayne Elementary |
304 |
N/A |
310 |
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 |
Montessori Academy* |
595 S. River St. |
630-879-2586 |
PreK - 8th. |
$5350 |
Child Care Centers and Preschools
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 |
Learning Ladders Children's Center |
1100 W. Wilson St. |
630-406-0005 |
6 weeks to 12 |
6:30 - 6:00 |
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Batavia Covenant Day Care Center |
1314 W. Main St. |
630-879-3755 |
3-12 |
6:30 - 6:00 |
$70 (2x, P); $90 (3x, P), $37.50-$83 (SA) |
Immanuel Lutheran Preschool |
950 Hart Rd. |
630-406-0157 |
3-6 |
9:00 - 3:00 |
|
Little Bit Country Preschool |
OS 734 Wenmoth Rd. |
630-879-6898 |
2-6 |
9:00 - 3:00 |
$115 (2x), $137, (3x), $230 (5x) |
Bethany Day Care Center |
8 S. Lincoln |
630-879-0145 |
3-5 |
6:30 - 5:30 |
$90 |
Batavia Nursery School |
21 S. Batavia Ave. |
630-879-1999 |
3-5 |
9:00 - 2:15 |
$55 (2x, age 3), $60 (2x,age 4), $65 (3x, age 4) |
KinderCare |
1505 S. Batavia Ave. |
630-879-9977 |
6 weeks to 12 |
6:30 -6:15 |
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Daisy Day Care Center |
833 E. Wilson St. |
630-406-9222 |
2-12 |
6:00 -6:00 |
$110 (P) |
Recreation
Batavia Park District
327 W. Wilson
Batavia, IL 60501
630-879-5235
Equipment/Physical Features
: Sports Fields, Gym(s), Tennis Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Ice Rink(s), Swimming Pool(s), Volleyball Court(s), Basketball Court(s).Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Swimming, Tennis, Arts & Crafts, Basketball, Gymnastics, Dance, Baseball (affiliate program), Football (affiliate program), Karate
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Swimming, Tennis, Fitness, Dance, Volleyball, Basketball, Arts & Crafts, Golf.
Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Arts/Crafts, Bridge, Senior's Group, Speakers, Trips, Tours, Newsletter, Fitness, Golf.
Other Services: Summer Day Camp, Child Care (for children of parents attending classes).