Kishwaukee Elementary School
Tel:
(815)966-3380
- Kishwaukee Elementary School serves 283 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Kishwaukee Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52%.
Top Placements
Kishwaukee Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Kishwaukee Elementary School's student population of 283 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 283 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Kishwaukee Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,679 schools in Illinois (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Kishwaukee Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #3512 out of 3679 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 23% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 26% |
| Black | 53% | 17% |
| White | 14% | 48% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.67 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rockford 205 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Kishwaukee Elementary School is Reg'l Learning Center Star Winn (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Jackson Charter School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rockford Jackson Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 413 students
0.3 miles
315 Summit St
Rockford, IL 61107
(815)316-0093 0.3 K-8 413 - Rockford Reg'l Learning Academy Star Winn Alternative School
Grades: 7-8 | 94 students
0.3 miles
5949 Safford Rd
Rockford, IL 61101
(815)227-8495 0.3 7-8 94 - Rockford Reg'l Learning Center Star Winn Alternative School
Grades: 9 | 94 students
0.6 miles
5949 Safford Rd
Rockford, IL 61101
(815)227-8495 0.6 9 94 - Rockford Beyer Elementary School Grades: 1-5 | 254 students
0.7 miles
333 15th Ave
Rockford, IL 61104
(815)966-3390 0.7 1-5 254 - Rockford Thurgood Marshall Elementary School Grades: 1-4 | 401 students
0.8 miles
4704 N Rockton Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(815)966-3370 0.8 1-4 401
School Reviews
| 5 I went to this school when I was 8 years old and now I am soon to be 58. I loved this school. Great teachers at the time. I would highly recommend this school. - Posted by Student/Alumni - avery |
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