Bell-graham Elementary School
Tel:
(331) 228-2100
Bell-graham Elementary School serves 397 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Bell-graham Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Bell-graham Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Bell-graham Elementary School's student population of 397 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 397 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Bell-graham Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Bell-graham Elementary School is 0.38, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #218 out of 3672 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 8% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 78% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 3% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | St Charles CUSD 303 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Bell-graham Elementary School is Illinois Youth Center - Street Charles (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Wasco Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wasco Wasco Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 380 students
0.8 miles
Po Box 83
Wasco, IL 60183
(331) 228-2900 0.8 K-5 380 - Saint Charles Ferson Creek School Grades: PK-5 | 531 students
1.9 miles
38w160 Bolcum Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-2300 1.9 PK-5 531 - Saint Charles Illinois Youth Center - Street Charles Alternative School
Grades: 8-12 | 63 students
1.9 miles
3825 Campton Hills
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 584-0506 1.9 8-12 63 - Saint Charles Wild Rose Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 531 students
3.0 miles
36w730 Red Haw Ln
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3000 3.0 K-5 531 - Saint Charles St Charles North High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,022 students
3.5 miles
255 Red Gate Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-4400 3.5 9-12 2,022
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