Serving 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Alan B Shepard Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 466 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alan B Shepard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Alan B Shepard Elementary School's student population of 466 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
466 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alan B Shepard Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alan B Shepard Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1015 out of 3663 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
16%
27%
Black
13%
17%
White
63%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alan B Shepard Elementary School's ranking?
Alan B Shepard Elementary School is ranked #1015 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Alan B Shepard Elementary School often compared to?
Alan B Shepard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Noel Levasseur Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Alan B Shepard Elementary School?
466 students attend Alan B Shepard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Alan B Shepard Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alan B Shepard Elementary School?
Alan B Shepard Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alan B Shepard Elementary School offer ?
Alan B Shepard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Alan B Shepard Elementary School part of?
Alan B Shepard Elementary School is part of Bourbonnais SD 53 School District.
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