Bonfield Grade School
Tel:
(815) 933-6995
Bonfield Grade School serves 273 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%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 58%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Bonfield Grade School's student population of 273 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-1 |
| Total Students | 273 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Bonfield Grade School is 0.10, 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) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 55-59% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 65-69% | 58% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 95% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Herscher CUSD 2 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Bonfield Grade School is Herscher High School (6.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Limestone Middle School (4.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Kankakee Limestone Middle School Math: 40% | Reading: 48%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 5-8 | 501 students10
4.2 miles
963 N 5000w Rd
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-2243 4.2 5-8 501 - Herscher Herscher High School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 527 students10
6.8 miles
501 N Main St
Herscher, IL 60941
(815) 426-2103 6.8 9-12 527 - Herscher Herscher Intermediate School Math: 24% | Reading: 32%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 2-4 | 410 students10
6.9 miles
Po Box 504
Herscher, IL 60941
(815) 426-2242 6.9 2-4 410 - Bourbonnais Liberty Intermediate School Math: 30% | Reading: 28%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-6 | 539 students10
8.5 miles
1690 Career Cntr Rd
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-5000 8.5 5-6 539 - Bourbonnais Noel Levasseur Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-4 | 386 students10
8.7 miles
601 W Bethel Dr
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-4500 8.7 K-4 386
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