From Poplar Grove Elementary School, "Welcome to Poplar Grove Elementary! Poplar Grove Elementary School is one of the three primary schools in the North Boone School District. Poplar Grove houses approximately 260 students in full-day kindergarten through fourth grade. At Poplar Grove and the North Boone School District, the administration, faculty, and staff, in cooperation with the parents and community, will work tirelessly to meet the needs of each student who enters our doors. At Poplar Grove, we are proud of our academic achievements. Our commitment to a team effort and academic excellence has always been the foremost at our school."
Serving 251 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Poplar Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Poplar Grove Elementary School serves the southern part of Poplar Grove, IL, covering an area of approximately 14.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of about 2.9 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 3.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Poplar Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Poplar Grove Elementary School's student population of 251 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
251 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Poplar Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Poplar Grove Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#505 out of 3542 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
27%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poplar Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Poplar Grove Elementary School is ranked #505 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Poplar Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Poplar Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Capron Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Poplar Grove Elementary School?
251 students attend Poplar Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Poplar Grove Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Poplar Grove Elementary School?
Poplar Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Poplar Grove Elementary School offer ?
Poplar Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Poplar Grove Elementary School part of?
Poplar Grove Elementary School is part of North Boone CUSD 200 School District.
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