Chaney-Monge School

Chaney-Monge School is one of the middle-of-the-pack K-5 schools in Crest Hill, Illinois, one of the schools within Chaney-Monge SD 88, with 479 students on its rolls from grades K through 8. Compared to the state average of about 381 students per school, that is 26% larger than typical.

Operationally, Chaney-Monge School answers to Chaney-Monge SD 88, which sets policy, hires staff, and reports enrollment to the state.

In terms of who attends, Chaney-Monge School lists that 54% of students identify as Hispanic, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Beyond that, the school records 28% White, 9% multiracial, 9% Black. That is visibly more Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 20%.

Looking at school resources, An estimated 68% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. By comparison, Will County runs at roughly 44%, so the school's eligibility rate is above the surrounding baseline.

After controlling for student poverty, Chaney-Monge School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 32.0% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 24.9%.

Around the school, community-level numbers for Will County indicate median household earnings sit near $109,984, roughly 38% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 6%. Chaney-Monge School is one of 209 public schools in Will County (combined enrollment of about 113,008 students).

Nearest neighbor: M J Cunningham Elem Sch, around 1.3 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Chaney-Monge School. Among the 9 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Chaney-Monge School ranks 5th on composite proficiency, behind the local average of 28.5%.

Geographically, the school is in a residential area.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count climbed 10%: 437 students in 2018 compared to 479 in 2025. Over the same period, the Hispanic share increased from 40% to 54%.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. The community welcomes input from current and former families.