Serving 476 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Boulder Hill 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 16% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Boulder Hill Elementary School serves the northwest part of Montgomery, IL, covering an area of approximately 5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being around 3.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Boulder Hill Elementary School's student population of 476 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
476 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Boulder Hill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boulder Hill Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2230 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
58%
29%
Black
11%
16%
White
25%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.2%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boulder Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Boulder Hill Elementary School is ranked #2230 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Boulder Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Boulder Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Old Post Elementary School, Southbury Elementary School, Oliver Julian Kendall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Boulder Hill Elementary School?
476 students attend Boulder Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Boulder Hill Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Boulder Hill Elementary School?
Boulder Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Boulder Hill Elementary School offer ?
Boulder Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Boulder Hill Elementary School part of?
Boulder Hill Elementary School is part of CUSD 308 School District.
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