Bonfield Grade School

522 E Smith St
Bonfield, IL 60913
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 322 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 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 322 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 55-59%
  • : 65-69%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bonfield Grade School's student population of 322 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
322 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Bonfield Grade School is 0.13, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
(12-13)
55-59%
58%
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(12-13)
65-69%
58%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bonfield Grade School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
3%
27%
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Black
n/a
17%
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White
93%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
This chart display the diversity score of Bonfield Grade School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bonfield Grade School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
322 students attend Bonfield Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Bonfield Grade School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bonfield Grade School?
Bonfield Grade School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 322 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 55-59%
  • : 65-69%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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