Serving 153 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bannockburn School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bannockburn School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bannockburn School's student population of 153 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bannockburn School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bannockburn School is 0.48, 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
#31 out of 3663 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
21%
5%
Hispanic
2%
27%
Black
4%
17%
White
69%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
7%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bannockburn School's ranking?
Bannockburn School is ranked #31 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Bannockburn School?
153 students attend Bannockburn School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Bannockburn School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bannockburn School?
Bannockburn School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bannockburn School offer ?
Bannockburn School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Bannockburn School part of?
Bannockburn School is part of Bannockburn SD 106 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School 8:45-11:45
June 06, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of School (Full Day 8:30-3:30)
August 20, 2024 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
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