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Homestead Elementary School

2830 Hillsboro Blvd
Aurora, IL 60503

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Tel: (630) 636-3489

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Homestead Elementary School serves 533 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Homestead Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.

Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 533 students
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Homestead Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Homestead Elementary School's student population of 533 students has declined by 8% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

533 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

38 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Homestead Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Homestead Elementary School is 0.72, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (IL)

Overall Testing Rank

#532 out of 3663 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Homestead Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

35-39%

28%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Homestead Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

32%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Homestead Elementary 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 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

n/a

15:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Homestead Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

21%

Hispanic

17%

27%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Homestead Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

10%

17%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Homestead Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

44%

47%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Homestead Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.72

0.68

This chart display the diversity score of Homestead Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

13%

44%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Homestead Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Community Unit School District 308

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Homestead Elementary School's ranking?

Homestead Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 5%).

What schools are Homestead Elementary School often compared to?

Homestead Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Wheatlands Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).

How many students attend Homestead Elementary School?

533 students attend Homestead Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

44% of Homestead Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.

What grades does Homestead Elementary School offer ?

Homestead Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Homestead Elementary School part of?

Homestead Elementary School is part of Community Unit School District 308.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Spring Break - No School

March 27, 2023 (Monday)

Spring Break - No School

March 28, 2023 (Tuesday)

Spring Break - No School

March 29, 2023 (Wednesday)

Spring Break - No School

March 30, 2023 (Thursday)

Spring Break - No School

March 31, 2023 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 533 students
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education