Serving 354 students in grades 1-5, Kerkstra Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kerkstra Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Kerkstra Elementary School's student population of 354 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
354 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kerkstra Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kerkstra Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1353 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
27%
27%
Black
9%
17%
White
57%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kerkstra Elementary School's ranking?
Kerkstra Elementary School is ranked #1353 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Kerkstra Elementary School often compared to?
Kerkstra Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glen Oaks Elementary School, Lee R Foster Elementary School, Walter F Fierke Educational Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Kerkstra Elementary School?
354 students attend Kerkstra Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Kerkstra Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kerkstra Elementary School?
Kerkstra Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kerkstra Elementary School offer ?
Kerkstra Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Kerkstra Elementary School part of?
Kerkstra Elementary School is part of Forest Ridge SD 142 School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School-11:50am Dismissal (Events)
June 04, 2024 (Tuesday)
First Day of School (Events)
August 22, 2024 (Thursday)
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