Jonas E Salk Elementary School
Jonas E Salk Elementary School serves 433 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Jonas E Salk Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2018-19 school year.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Students: 433 students
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jonas E Salk Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Jonas E Salk Elementary School's student population of 433 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
433 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Jonas E Salk Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,655 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Jonas E Salk 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#905 out of 3655 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%

Hispanic
42%
27%

Black
24%
17%

White
22%
47%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
44%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
School Calendar
View the Jonas E Salk Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day of School (Grades K-12)
August 18, 2022 (Thursday)
First Day of School (Early Childhood)
August 22, 2022 (Monday)
Labor Day - Schools Closed
September 05, 2022 (Monday)
Indigenous Peoples Day - Schools Closed
October 10, 2022 (Monday)
Election Day - Schools Closed
November 08, 2022 (Tuesday)
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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