Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High 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 21% (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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Hardin, IL, encompassing approximately 160.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 7.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 15.7 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School's student population of 336 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
336 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Work hard, be kind and Amazing things will happen!
School Rankings
Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High 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 Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School is 0.10, 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
#1953 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
95%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. 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 is Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School's ranking?
Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School is ranked #1953 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School often compared to?
Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brussels High School, Calhoun High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% 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 Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School?
336 students attend Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School?
Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School offer ?
Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School part of?
Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School is part of Calhoun CUSD 40 School District.
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