Serving 762 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Boone Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 762 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boone Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Boone Elementary School's student population of 762 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
762 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Boone Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boone Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2453 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
33%
5%
Hispanic
40%
27%
Black
11%
17%
White
14%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boone Elementary School's ranking?
Boone Elementary School is ranked #2453 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Boone Elementary School often compared to?
Boone Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rogers Elementary School, Armstrong G Elementary Intl Studies, West Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Boone Elementary School?
762 students attend Boone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Boone Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boone Elementary School?
Boone Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Boone Elementary School offer ?
Boone Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Boone Elementary School part of?
Boone Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
School Reviews
5 10/15/2020
Excellent school my two kids attendant Boone school they loved the school and teachers .
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