From Capron Elementary School, "Welcome to Capron Elementary! We are a PK-4th grade building. When families walk through our doors, we hope they feel welcomed into the Capron family. All of our staff is passionate about meeting the academic and social emotional needs of all students. We look forward to having the opportunity to challenge each child every day to meet their highest potential. Thank you for visiting our web page and for your continued support of your student and Capron Elementary!"
Serving 162 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Capron 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 162 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Capron Elementary School serves the southeastern part of Capron, IL, covering an area of approximately 34.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 10 to 12 minutes, with the furthest edge being 7.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Capron Elementary School's student population of 162 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
162 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Capron 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 Capron Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#2146 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
41%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.6%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
3%
Showing 2003–2014. Full 13-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 Capron Elementary School's ranking?
Capron Elementary School is ranked #2146 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Capron Elementary School often compared to?
Capron Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Poplar Grove Elementary School, Donald C Parker Early Educ Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Capron Elementary School?
162 students attend Capron Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Capron Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Capron Elementary School?
Capron Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Capron Elementary School offer ?
Capron Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Capron Elementary School part of?
Capron Elementary School is part of North Boone CUSD 200 School District.
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