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Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School vs. Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School

Should you attend Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School or Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School
817 Prairie Valley St
Elburn, IL 60119
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School
1122 Anderson Rd
Elburn, IL 60119
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)

Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 459 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kaneland John Stewart 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% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 455 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kaneland Blackberry Creek 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 36% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
459 students
455 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kaneland CUSD 302 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kaneland CUSD 302 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#660 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
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<50%
(Top 10% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
36%
(18-19 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kaneland CUSD 302 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kaneland CUSD 302 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2018-19 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in IL)
44%
(Top 20% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kaneland CUSD 302 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kaneland CUSD 302 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in IL)
65-69%
(Top 20% in IL)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
21
54
Kindergarten Students
82
58
Grade 1 Students
70
74
Grade 2 Students
94
63
Grade 3 Students
61
53
Grade 4 Students
68
82
Grade 5 Students
63
71

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kaneland CUSD 302 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kaneland CUSD 302 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kaneland CUSD 302 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kaneland CUSD 302 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kaneland CUSD 302 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kaneland CUSD 302 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
79%
84%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kaneland CUSD 302 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kaneland CUSD 302 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kaneland CUSD 302 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kaneland CUSD 302 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.35
0.28
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kaneland CUSD 302 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kaneland CUSD 302 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kaneland CUSD 302 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kaneland CUSD 302 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
(11-12 School Year Data)
8%
(11-12 School Year Data)
 
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