Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School

Q: What is Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School's ranking?

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

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

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

Q: How many students attend Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School?

391 students attend Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

83% of Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

Q: What grades does Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School offer ?

Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

Q: What school district is Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School part of?

Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School is part of Kaneland Community Unit School District 302.

817 Prairie Valley St
Elburn, IL 60119

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Top 10%

Tel: (630) 365-8170

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Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School serves 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

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

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (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% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.

Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 391 students
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in IL
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School's student population of 391 students has declined by 22% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

391 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

33 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School is 0.30, which is less 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

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State Level (IL)

Overall Testing Rank

#237 out of 3663 schools
(Top 10%)

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

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

<50%

28%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kaneland John Stewart 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%

32%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kaneland John Stewart 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

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15:1

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

American Indian

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Asian

Hispanic

12%

27%

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

Black

17%

White

83%

47%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Kaneland John Stewart 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

0.30

0.68

This chart display the diversity score of Kaneland John Stewart 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

30%

44%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kaneland John Stewart 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 (11-12)

11%

27%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Kaneland Community Unit School District 302

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School's ranking?

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

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

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

How many students attend Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School?

391 students attend Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

83% of Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What grades does Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School offer ?

Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School part of?

Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School is part of Kaneland Community Unit School District 302.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 391 students
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education