Kell Grade School

207 N Johnson St
Kell, IL 62853
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 74 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kell Grade 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 74 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kell Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Kell Grade School's student population of 74 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
74 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Kell Grade 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 Kell Grade School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2535 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
11-19%
27%
11-19%
30%
40-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
7%
28%
Black
1%
17%
White
85%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kell Grade School's ranking?
Kell Grade School is ranked #2535 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Kell Grade School?
74 students attend Kell Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Kell Grade School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kell Grade School?
Kell Grade School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kell Grade School offer ?
Kell Grade School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Kell Grade School part of?
Kell Grade School is part of Kell Consolidated School District 2.

School Reviews

1   10/10/2025
This is not a school for children with disabilties. They are not qualified. They tend to not care what the parents think and issues are not resolved even for normal students. They cover a lot up and are not very honest.
- Posted by Parent - Concerned parent
5   10/10/2025
My children have went here for the last few years and all I can say is that it has done wonders for improving my children''s grades. I heard they recently went through quite a few staff changes and it''s really positive. I''ve had nothing but wonderful experiences with the teachers!
- Posted by Parent - Parent

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 74 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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