Serving 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John R Tibbott Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John R Tibbott Elementary School serves the northeast part of Bolingbrook, IL, encompassing an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
John R Tibbott Elementary School's student population of 330 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
330 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
John R Tibbott Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John R Tibbott Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#1314 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
58%
29%
Black
20%
16%
White
12%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.4%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John R Tibbott Elementary School's ranking?
John R Tibbott Elementary School is ranked #1314 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are John R Tibbott Elementary School often compared to?
John R Tibbott Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jonas E Salk Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend John R Tibbott Elementary School?
330 students attend John R Tibbott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of John R Tibbott Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John R Tibbott Elementary School?
John R Tibbott Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does John R Tibbott Elementary School offer ?
John R Tibbott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is John R Tibbott Elementary School part of?
John R Tibbott Elementary School is part of Valley View CUSD 365u School District.
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