817 Prairie Valley St
Elburn, IL 60119
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 10%
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:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

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
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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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%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
28%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
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15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
12%
27%
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Black
1%
17%
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White
83%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.30
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Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
11%
27%
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

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