Belle Aire Elementary School
Tel:
(630) 719-5820
Belle Aire Elementary School serves 252 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Belle Aire Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (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 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) 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 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Belle Aire Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Belle Aire Elementary School's student population of 252 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 252 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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School Comparison
Belle Aire Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Belle Aire Elementary School is 0.46, 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 | #550 out of 3672 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 12% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 26% |
| Black | 5% | 17% |
| White | 72% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 4% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 1% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Belle Aire Elementary School is Community H S District 99 - North High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Herrick Middle School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Highland Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Downers Grove Herrick Middle School Math: 45% | Reading: 51%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 7-8 | 653 students10
0.5 miles
4335 Middaugh Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5810 0.5 7-8 653 - Downers Grove Highland Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-6 | 386 students10
0.5 miles
3935 Highland Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5835 0.5 K-6 386 - Downers Grove Community H S District 99 - North High School Math: 66% | Reading: 62%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 2,185 students10
0.7 miles
4436 Main St
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 795-8400 0.7 9-12 2,185 - Downers Grove Pierce Downer Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 52%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-6 | 363 students10
0.7 miles
1436 Grant St
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5860 0.7 K-6 363 - Downers Grove Henry Puffer School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-6 | 398 students10
1.5 miles
2220 Haddow Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 968-0294 1.5 PK-6 398
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