Serving 391 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jonas E Salk 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 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jonas E Salk Elementary School serves the northeast part of Bolingbrook, IL, covering an attendance area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jonas E Salk Elementary School's student population of 391 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
391 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jonas E Salk 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 Jonas E Salk Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#2194 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
52%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
24%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
16%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.3%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jonas E Salk Elementary School's ranking?
Jonas E Salk Elementary School is ranked #2194 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Jonas E Salk Elementary School often compared to?
Jonas E Salk Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jamie Mcgee Elementary School, John R Tibbott Elementary 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 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Jonas E Salk Elementary School?
391 students attend Jonas E Salk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Jonas E Salk Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jonas E Salk Elementary School?
Jonas E Salk Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jonas E Salk Elementary School offer ?
Jonas E Salk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jonas E Salk Elementary School part of?
Jonas E Salk Elementary School is part of Valley View CUSD 365u School District.
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