Bonfield Grade School serves 285 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- Attendance Zone: Bonfield Grade School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Bonfield, IL, covering approximately 247.2 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 17.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bonfield Grade School's student population of 285 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
285 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bonfield Grade School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)55-59%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)65-69%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
16%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.1%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Bonfield Grade School?
285 students attend Bonfield Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Bonfield Grade School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bonfield Grade School?
Bonfield Grade School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bonfield Grade School offer ?
Bonfield Grade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Bonfield Grade School part of?
Bonfield Grade School is part of Herscher CUSD 2 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
Spring Break
March 22, 2027 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 23, 2027 (Tuesday)
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